Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)People with "thrifty" metabolisms burn more fat per hour than other people.
• B)Fat cells produce leptin,a hormone that can reduce hunger.
• C)Satiety is the feeling that drives a person to consume food.
• D)Ghrelin is an enzyme that breaks down fat in the stomach.

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