Leptin causes certain first-order neurons to release more of the chemical called _________, which, in turn, causes certain second-order neurons to release less __________; the result is a suppression of one's appetite

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


melanocortin, orexin

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A) stratified squamous epithelium. B) simple squamous epithelium. C) pseudostratified columnar epithelium. D) simple columnar epithelium.

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Another term for platelets is:

a. erythrocytes b. leukocytes c. thrombocytes d. fibrinogen

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A) efferent arteriole B) peritubular capillary C) afferent arteriole D) Bowman's capsule E) vasa recta

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