In What Sense Could a Fall in Leptin Levels Be

question 116

Multiple Choice

In what sense could a fall in leptin levels be considered as a hunger signal?

• A) Reduced leptin levels remove an inhibitory influence on NPY/AGRP neurons.
• B) Leptin normally excites NPY/AGRP neurons.
• C) Reduced leptin levels remove an inhibitory influence on CART/alpha-MSH neurons.
• D) Leptin normally inhibits CART/alpha-MSH neurons.
• E) Leptin increases the production of ghrelin.

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