Administration of endocannabinoids, substances related to THC, stimulates eating by
a. inactivating ghrelin receptors.
b. blocking cholinergic receptors in the brain stem.
c. increasing the release of MCH and orexin.
d. activating MC4-receptors.
e. decreasing the release of MCH and orexin.
Answer: c. increasing the release of MCH and orexin.
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