High Levels of Leptin Stimulate the Release of

question 147

Multiple Choice

High levels of leptin stimulate the release of

• A) neuropeptide Y (NPY).
• B) alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (  MSH).
• C) cholecystokinin.
• D) agouti-related protein (AgRP).

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