Why Is a Leptin-Deficient Mouse Much Larger Than Its Leptin-Sufficient

question 128

Multiple Choice

Why is a leptin-deficient mouse much larger than its leptin-sufficient counterpart?

• A) Leptin deficiency causes lower levels of ghrelin.
• B) Leptin deficiency enhances appetite and decreases energy expenditure.
• C) Leptin deficiency causes psychological depression, which leads to increased food intake.
• D) Leptin deficiency reduces the desire to do physical activity, resulting in more excess energy available for fat storage.

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