Why Does Sleep Deprivation Increase the Risk for Obesity and Diabetes

question 46

Multiple Choice

Why does sleep deprivation increase the risk for obesity and diabetes?

• A) Sleep deprivation reduces the amount of adenosine released.
• B) Sleep deprivation turns off the VLPO switch.
• C) Sleep deprivation changes appetite-related hormones and increases the amount of insulin released.
• D) Sleep deprivation disrupts the brain use of melatonin.

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