Regarding the control of hunger, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)The hypothalamus can respond to a chemical in marijuana, which can produce intense hunger.
B)After you eat a meal, GLP-1 is released by the intestines.
C)It takes at least ten minutes for the hypothalamus to respond after you begin eating.
D)If NYP is present in large amounts, an animal will stop eating.

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The statement "If NYP is present in large amounts, an animal will stop eating" is false. NYP (neuropeptide Y) is actually known to stimulate hunger and increase food intake, so the opposite effect would be expected.

Regarding the Control of Hunger, Which of the Following Statements