Which of the Following Is a Suggested Reason for the Persistent

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a suggested reason for the persistent feeling of hunger in the presence of increased leptin levels?

• A)lack of leptin receptors
• B)ghrelin overproduction
• C)leptin resistance
• D)damage to the hypothalamus

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