Genetically-Mutated Ob/ob Mice

question 28

Multiple Choice

Genetically-mutated ob/ob mice:

• A)have provided the first animal model with which to study the fight-or-flight response.
• B)lack the direct thalamus-to-amygdala fear pathway.
• C)are obese, yet display many of the internal physiological characteristics of a starving animal.
• D)maintain perfect energy homeostasis even if underfed or overfed.

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