Modify the schematic below by properly labeling the four neurons (W, X, Y, and Z).
A) W = orexigenic; X = anorexigenic; Y = POMC; Z = NPY/AGRP
B) W = anorexigenic; X = orexigenic; Y = NPY/AGRP; Z = POMC
C) W = anorexigenic; X = orexigenic; Y = POMC; Z = NPY/AGRP
D) W = anorexigenic; X = orexigenic; Y = NPY/AGRP; Z = POMc

Question

Modify the schematic below by properly labeling the four neurons (W, X, Y, and Z). 
A) W = orexigenic; X = anorexigenic; Y = POMC; Z = NPY/AGRP 
B) W = anorexigenic; X = orexigenic; Y = NPY/AGRP; Z = POMC 
C) W = anorexigenic; X = orexigenic; Y = POMC; Z = NPY/AGRP 
D) W = anorexigenic; X = orexigenic; Y = NPY/AGRP; Z = POMc

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In this schematic, W and X are depicted as opposing forces, with W promoting hunger and X promoting satiety. Y is labeled as POMC, which is known to play a role in satiety, and Z is labeled as NPY/AGRP, which are known to promote hunger. Therefore, it makes the most sense to label W as anorexigenic (promoting satiety), X as orexigenic (promoting hunger), Y as POMC (promoting satiety), and Z as NPY/AGRP (promoting hunger).

Modify the Schematic Below by Properly Labeling the Four Neurons