In addition to the roles they play in hunger,orexins (hypocretins)are involved in what other type of behavior?
A) sociability
B) drinking
C) sex
D) wakefulness

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Orexins (hypocretins) are primarily involved in regulating wakefulness and arousal. They are produced in the hypothalamus and stimulate areas of the brain that promote wakefulness, attention, and motivation. While they do play a role in hunger, they are not involved in sociability, drinking, or sex.

In Addition to the Roles They Play in Hunger,orexins (Hypocretins)are