On Which Organ or Tissue Does Leptin Primarily Act

question 25

Multiple Choice

On which organ or tissue does leptin primarily act?

• A)Pancreas
• B)Intestines
• C)Adipocytes
• D)Hypothalamus

Identify the effects and dangers of common stimulants and depressants on the central nervous system.

Recognize different types of substance use disorders and their treatments.

Explain the sociocultural, psychological, and biological factors leading to substance use and addiction.

Describe the mechanisms of drug action and the impact on the human body.

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Definitions:

Culture-Specific

Pertains to traits, customs, conventions, or practices that are unique or particularly characteristic of a given culture.

Ethnocentrism

The act of judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture.

Ethics

A branch of philosophy that deals with systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior.

Culture

The shared beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people.