What Might Occur If a Mutation in the Leptin Receptor

question 65

Multiple Choice

What might occur if a mutation in the leptin receptor causes it to be always activated,even in the absence of leptin?

• A) JAK2 will be activated.
• B) -MSH secretion will be low.
• C) NPY secretion will be high.
• D) AGRP secretion will be high.

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