The “HPA” in HPA axis stands for
The nasal spray esketamine, a new rapid antidepressant, work…
The nasal spray esketamine, a new rapid antidepressant, works by
Aggression in nonhuman animals can be elicited by electrical…
Aggression in nonhuman animals can be elicited by electrical stimulation of which of the following brain areas?
Which of the following is TRUE about ob-/ob- mutant mice?
Which of the following is TRUE about ob-/ob- mutant mice?
Sensory signals about gastric distension (stomach fullness)…
Sensory signals about gastric distension (stomach fullness) are carried to the brain by the
Name the division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) whic…
Name the division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) which is contained within the gut wall (gastrointestinal tract). Explain in a sentence one reason why it is sometimes referred to as the “second brain” (your reason can relate to its structure or to findings about its functions).
The ventral tegmental area is a major source of ____________…
The ventral tegmental area is a major source of ____________ in the brain.
A drug that is a psychostimulant would have this effect on s…
A drug that is a psychostimulant would have this effect on synapses.
Serotonin antagonists are effective at reducing appetite.
Serotonin antagonists are effective at reducing appetite.
This peptide, produced in the GI tract, stimulates feeding b…
This peptide, produced in the GI tract, stimulates feeding behavior in rodents and triggers imagination of food in humans.