AGRP neurons

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Agouti-related peptide neurons in the hypothalamus that stimulate feeding and create excitement about food.

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Videos Mentioning AGRP neurons

The Science of Hunger & Medications to Combat Obesity | Dr. Zachary Knight

The Science of Hunger & Medications to Combat Obesity | Dr. Zachary Knight

Andrew Huberman

A tiny population of neurons in the hypothalamus critical for the appetitive phase of feeding (searching for food) and tracking the body's energy needs. Their activity predicts how much food an animal will eat before taking the first bite.

How Our Hormones Control Our Hunger, Eating & Satiety

How Our Hormones Control Our Hunger, Eating & Satiety

Andrew Huberman

Neurons in the arcuate nucleus that stimulate eating, with activity increasing significantly when animals or people haven't eaten for a while.

Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging | Huberman Lab Essentials

Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging | Huberman Lab Essentials

Andrew Huberman

Agouti-related peptide neurons in the hypothalamus that stimulate feeding and create excitement about food.