In Obese People, Leptin Levels Are High in the Blood

question 375

True/False

In obese people, leptin levels are high in the blood but low in the cerebrospinal fluid.

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Definitions:

Nonblanchable Redness

A skin condition where red spots or patches do not turn white when pressed, often an early indicator of pressure injury.

Coccyx

The small bone at the base of the spine, commonly referred to as the tailbone.

Deep Tissue Injury

A severe form of pressure ulcer characterized by damage to underlying soft tissues from prolonged pressure or shear.

Macerated

The softening and breaking down of skin or tissue, often due to prolonged exposure to moisture.