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nenivikky

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Which pair of peptides contained within the lateral hypothalamus is thought to increase eating?
 
  A) insulin and CCK
  B) serotonin and CCK
  C) NPY and orexin
  D) orexin and melanin-concentrating hormone
  E) CCK and ghrelin

Question 2

Which of the following is correct regarding the lateral hypothalamus?
 
  A) Electrical stimulation of the lateral hypothalamus stimulates eating.
  B) Reduced eating is noted after injection of lipid into the lateral hypothalamus.
  C) Substance P containing neurons from the arcuate nucleus synapse onto orexin neurons within the lateral hypothalamus.
  D) The lateral hypothalamus can alter sexual motivation.
  E) Obesity is the result of damage to the lateral hypothalamus.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

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Answer: A





 

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