What Might Occur If a Mutation in the Leptin Receptor $\alpha$

question 87

Multiple Choice

What might occur if a mutation in the leptin receptor causes it to be always activated, even in the absence of leptin?

• A) "JAK2 will be activated."
• B) "\(\alpha\)-MSH secretion will be low."
• C) "NPY secretion will be high."
• D) "AGRP secretion will be high."

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