Which of the Following Describes a Relationship Between Leptin and Energy

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a relationship between leptin and energy balance?

• A)Fat cell sensitivity to leptin is higher in obese people
• B)A deficiency of leptin is characteristic of all obese people
• C)Blood levels of leptin usually correlate directly with body fat
• D)Major functions of leptin include an increase in hunger and a decrease in metabolic rate

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