Which Statement About the Hormone Leptin Is True

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the hormone leptin is true?

• A) It is secreted by the stomach.
• B) It produces the sensation of hunger.
• C) Leptin secretions decrease for about 3 hours after a meal.
• D) Leptin levels are higher in people who are overweight.

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Definitions:

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle, resulting in the pumping of blood through the body.

Diastole

The phase of the cardiac cycle during which the heart relaxes and fills with blood.

Heart Cycle

The sequence of events that occur in the heart during one heartbeat, encompassing both the contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) phases.

Relaxation

The act or process of becoming less tense, stressed, or anxious, often involving techniques or activities that promote this state.