Migraine results from
A)release of calcitonin gene-related peptide from the trigeminal nerves at the base of the brain, in response to a spreading wave of excitation followed by lack of response from the cortex.
B)not eating enough chocolate, which causes a spreading effect in the cortex.
C)a neurotransmitter deficiency.
D)release of an abnormal form of beta endorphin from the trigeminal nerves at the base of the brain, in response to cortical stimulation.

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Migraine is believed to result from the release of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) from the trigeminal nerves at the base of the brain. This occurs in response to a spreading wave of excitation, followed by lack of response from the cortex. This theory is supported by the efficacy of CGRP antagonists in migraine treatment. The other options (B, C, and D) are not supported by current scientific understanding of migraine.

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