Eric Has Recently Put on Some Weight and Has Excess

question 23

Multiple Choice

Eric has recently put on some weight and has excess fat stores. How is Eric's body likely to react to the increased fat storage? ​

• A)Leptin levels will increase and the sympathetic nervous system will be activated.
• B)Leptin levels will decrease and the sympathetic nervous system will be activated.
• C)Leptin levels will increase and the parasympathetic nervous system will be activated.
• D)Leptin levels will decrease and the parasympathetic nervous system will be activated.

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