High Levels of Leptin and Insulin in Obese Individuals Do

question 13

Multiple Choice

High levels of leptin and insulin in obese individuals do not inhibit eating because they:

• A)Seem to be less responsive to these than normal-weight people
• B)Have damage to the hypothalamus
• C)Have abnormally low levels of neuropeptide Y
• D)Do inhibit eating,but glucose levels must be much higher

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

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Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in arousal, attention, and stress response, as well as regulating mood.

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