The endogenous cannabinoid system may be important for normal regulation of food intake. What is this inference based on?
A) 2-AG and anandamide reduce gherelin levels in the hypothalamus.
B) Gherelin reduces anandamide and 2-AG concentrations in the hypothalamus.
C) 2-AG and anandamide reduce leptin levels in the hypothalamus.
D) Leptin reduces anandamide and 2-AG concentrations in the hypothalamus.

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Leptin, a hormone associated with suppressing hunger, has been shown to reduce the concentrations of anandamide and 2-AG in the hypothalamus, suggesting a regulatory role of the endogenous cannabinoid system in food intake.

The Endogenous Cannabinoid System May Be Important for Normal Regulation