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karen

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The effects of NPY on eating are due to activation of ________ localized within the ________.
 
  A) MCH neurons; lateral hypothalamus
  B) glutamate receptors; lateral hypothalamus
  C) NMDA receptors; amygdala
  D) alpha-adrenergic receptors; paraventricular hypothalamus
  E) leptin; liver

Question 2

Which terms are synonymous?
 
  A) orexins; hypocretins
  B) NPY; CCK
  C) adrenaline; noradrenaline
  D) insulin; glucagon
  E) satiety; hunger


tashiedavis420

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

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Rationale: The term orexin is synonymous with the term hypocretin


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