Axons from the satiety-sensitive cells of the arcuate nucleus deliver an _____ message to the paraventricular nucleus, releasing ______.
A) excitatory; melanocortins
B) inhibitory; melanocortins
C) excitatory; CCK

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Satiety-sensitive cells of the arcuate nucleus release the neurotransmitter melanocortin, which signals the paraventricular nucleus to reduce food intake. This message is excitatory, meaning it increases neural activity.

Axons from the Satiety-Sensitive Cells of the Arcuate Nucleus Deliver