Which of the Following Effects Is Not Mediated by the Protein

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following effects is not mediated by the protein leptin?

• A)Increased synthesis of uncoupler protein thermogenin
• B)Decreased activity of the enzyme 5´-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
• C)Increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system
• D)Increased \(\beta\)-oxidation
• E)Decreased desire to eat

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