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jc611

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Ghrelin is a neuropeptide secreted from the ________ that functions to ________.
 
  A) stomach; initiate eating
  B) pancreas; inhibit eating
  C) liver; suppress insulin secretion
  D) duodenum; control CCK levels in the plasma
  E) PVN; inhibit eating

Question 2

Match up the correct behavior with its antecedent condition.
 
  A) insulin; sexual behavior
  B) insulin; drinking
  C) methyl palmoxirate; drinking
  D) insulin; eating
  E) 2-DG; drinking


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Mochi

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Rationale: Ghrelin is a neuropeptide secreted from the gut that functions to initiate feeding.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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