Which of the Following Is FALSE Relating to Leptin

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE relating to leptin?

• A)Obese mice lacking leptin tend to overeat.
• B)Leptin seems to function by different mechanisms in mice and humans.
• C)Obesity in humans leads to a decrease in leptin production.
• D)Obesity leads to leptin resistance.
• E)none of the above

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