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Drugs such as fenfluramine that were used to treat obesity exerted an inhibition of appetite by
 
  a. altering serotonin activity in the PVN.
  b. causing the release of NPY from cells in the arcuate.
  c. activating CART receptors.
  d. blocking serotonin receptor activity in the PVN.
  e. acting as a serotonin agonist in the brain.

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In a five-year follow-up of persons who lost weight in a fifteen-week behavioral program, some ________ percent were able to maintain their weight loss.
 
  a. 1
  b. 3
  c. 10
  d. 15
  e. 33


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

Answer: e. acting as a serotonin agonist in the brain.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. 3


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you!


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