From Animal Research Findings, It Appears That When Leptin Reaches

question 188

Multiple Choice

From animal research findings, it appears that when leptin reaches the hypothalamus it inhibits the activity of neurons that release _____________, thereby reducing appetite.

• A)insulin
• B)neuropeptide
• C)androgen
• D)glucose

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Definitions:

Thyroid Follicles

The small, spherical structures in the thyroid gland that produce and store thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism.

Thyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland, important for regulating metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.

Intracellular Mediator

Molecule produced within a cell that binds to a macromolecule, such as receptors or enzymes inside that cell, that regulates their activities; also called second messenger.

Target Tissue

Specific tissues or organs that are affected by specific hormones, drugs, or other signals within an organism, responding due to the presence of appropriate receptors.