To decrease hunger,MSH must bind to its receptor,______ in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus.

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MSH binds to the melanocortin 4 receptor in the hypothalamus, which leads to decreased hunger and increased metabolism. Neuropeptide Y and agouti-related protein have the opposite effect, increasing hunger. PYY is a hormone produced in the gut that signals satiety, but it does not involve the MSH receptor.

To Decrease Hunger,MSH Must Bind to Its Receptor,______ in the Arcuate