Neuropeptide Y
Also known as: NPY
Description
Neuropeptide Y is a type of Neuropeptide located in the Brain and Autonomic Nervous System that contains 36 Amino Acids within its molecular structure - chemically, Neuropeptide Y closely resembles the structure of Pancreatic Polypeptide.
Biological Function of Neuropeptide Y
Nervous System
Neuropeptide Y signals the Appetite Center in the Hypothalamus of the Brain to crave more Carbohydrates (i.e. to increase Appetite, specifically its Appetite for Carbohydrates). [1]
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