A 45 year old man with BMI 40 is referred to the endocrinologist after failure to reduce his body weight by diet and exercise. The physician prescribes him GLP-1 agonist.
What is the most likely mechanism of action of this drug?

Question

A 45 year old man with BMI 40 is referred to the endocrinologist  after failure to reduce his body weight by diet and exercise. The physician prescribes him GLP-1 agonist. 
 What is the most likely mechanism of action of this drug?

Accepted Answer

stimulation of insulin secretion and decrease glucagon secretion with inhibition of GIT motility and secretion

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stimulation of glucagon secretion and decrease insulin secretion with stimulation of GIT motility and secretion

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direct stimulation of the nucleus tractus solitaris and lateral hypothalamus

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inhibition of ghrelin release and neuropeptide 1 secretion

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stimulation of ghrelin release and neuropeptide 1 secretion with stimulation of GIT motility

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