Food intake regulation in birds represents a complex homeostatic mechanism involving multiple levels of control. This review discusses the role of various neurotransmitters and nutrients in regulating food intake. These compounds have effects on food intake when injected both inside and outside the
Regulation of food intake by oleoylethanolamide
β Scribed by J. Lo Verme; S. Gaetani; J. Fu; F. Oveisi; K. Burton; D. Piomelli
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 263 KB
- Volume
- 62
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1420-682X
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