According to the Theory of Leptin Resistance, Overweight People Develop

question 142

Multiple Choice

According to the theory of leptin resistance, overweight people develop

• A) reduced responsiveness to the hunger-suppressing effect of leptin
• B) increased responsiveness to the hunger-causing effect of leptin
• C) reduced levels of glucose due to poor leptin metabolism
• D) increased levels of glucose due to poor leptin metabolism

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