The Hormone Leptin Is Believed to

question 98

Multiple Choice

The hormone leptin is believed to

• A)let the brain know the size of the body's fat stores.
• B)cause the development of secondary sex characteristics.
• C)cause the heart to beat faster and energy to rise.
• D)increase blood sugar levels.

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Definitions:

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in regulating arousal and sleep-wake transitions.

Awareness

The knowledge or perception of a situation or fact, often referring to the ability to directly know and perceive, to feel, or to be cognizant of events.

Stream of Consciousness

A literary style or mental process where thoughts and feelings are presented in a continuous flow, mimicking the human mind's natural operation.

Circadian Rhythm

The physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism's environment.