Many People Regain Weight After Losing It

question 120

Multiple Choice

Many people regain weight after losing it. Which biological explanation BEST explains why?

• A) Abnormally high levels of serotonin persist despite dieting.
• B) The hypothalamus stops producing the appetite suppressant GLP-1.
• C) The brain is trying to restore the person to a set weight point.
• D) The ventromedial hypothalamus undergoes excessive stimulation.

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