Use the Following Information to Answer the Following Questions

question 6

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the following questions.
Mouse mutations can affect an animal's appetite and eating habits. The ob gene produces a satiety factor (the hormone leptin) . The db gene product is required to respond to the satiety factor (the leptin receptor) .
-Which of the following hormone actions will occur when more energy is required by a human?

• A)Blood insulin increases.
• B)Blood glucagon increases.
• C)Both insulin and glucagon increase.
• D)Both insulin and glucagon decrease.
• E)Thyroid hormone is increased.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information.

Stimulants

Substances that increase activity in the central nervous system, leading to increased alertness, attention, and energy.

Sensory and Perceptual

Refers to the processes by which we receive, interpret, and understand sensory information from our environment.

Recreational Drug

A substance taken for pleasure or leisure purposes, rather than for medical reasons; can include legal and illegal drugs.