Essays about: "arcuate nucleus"

Found 1 essay containing the words arcuate nucleus.

  1. 1. Effects on domestication and feeding on the avian melanocortin system

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Malin Jonsson; [2016]
    Keywords : Feed-restriction; hunger; arcuate nucleus; gene expression; avian melanocortin system; domestication; broiler; Red Junglefowl; stress;

    Abstract : Domestication in chickens has made feed-restriction a necessity if broiler breeder hens should reach sexual maturity and be fertile. This is claimed to cause chronic hunger. READ MORE