Reduced Levels of Leptin in the Brain or Fewer Brain

question 94

True/False

Reduced levels of leptin in the brain or fewer brain leptin receptors may contribute to obesity.

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Written Assessment

A form of evaluation that involves responses or answers being provided in written form to measure understanding, skills, or competencies.

Randomized Clinical Trial

A scientific study in which participants are randomly assigned to one of the treatment or control groups to assess the efficacy of a medical intervention.

Before-after Study

A study design in which the same group of subjects is measured before and after a specific intervention or event, to assess its effects.

Case-control Study

A type of observational study where two groups are compared: those with the disease or outcome of interest (cases) and those without the disease (controls), to identify factors that may contribute to the disease's presence.