Administration of endocannabinoids, substances related to THC, stimulates eating by
A) inactivating ghrelin receptors.
B) blocking cholinergic receptors in the brain stem.
C) increasing the release of MCH and orexin.
D) activating MC4-receptors.
E) decreasing the release of MCH and orexin.

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The release of endocannabinoids stimulates eating by increasing the release of melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) and orexin, which are appetite-stimulating neuropeptides.

Administration of Endocannabinoids, Substances Related to THC, Stimulates Eating by