I Am a Protein Produced by Fat Cells and Monitored

question 10

Multiple Choice

I am a protein produced by fat cells and monitored by the hypothalamus. When in abundance,I cause the brain to increase metabolism. What am I?

• A)PYY
• B)ghrelin
• C)orexin
• D)leptin

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Definitions:

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee, but not control those policies, typically evidenced by ownership of 20% to 50% of the voting stock.

Fair Value

An accurate valuation of an asset or liability derived from current market conditions and agreed upon by knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's length transaction.

Fair Value Through Profit or Loss

An accounting method where changes in fair value of investments are recorded in the profit or loss for the period.

Common Shares

Equity ownership units in a corporation, entitling holders to votes at shareholder meetings and to a share in the company's profits.