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arcuate nucleus

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arcuate nucleus
n.
Any of various specialized groups of nerve cells in the medulla oblongata, thalamus, or hypothalamus of the brain.


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Like aspartame, MSG destroys the arcuate nucleus, and that creates leptin resistance.
Previously conducted studies have already shown that a region of the brain's hypothalamus, known as the arcuate nucleus (ARC), is one key area where leptin exerts its influence.
If the child has a deficiency in the arcuate nucleus, a part of the brain that signals the child to wake up and cry and in the process regain some oxygen, stomach sleeping may exacerbate SIDS risk factors.
 
 
 
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