Which of the following would lead to eating a larger than normal meal?
A) increasing leptin levels
B) decreasing NPY levels
C) increasing NPY levels
D) damaging the lateral hypothalamus

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NPY (neuropeptide Y) is a hunger-stimulating hormone that triggers the appetite and increases food intake. Increasing NPY levels lead to eating a larger than normal meal. Options A and B are associated with decreased appetite, while option D damages the part of the brain that regulates hunger and satiety, leading to reduced appetite and overeating as a result of losing the ability to feel full.

Which of the Following Would Lead to Eating a Larger