There Is a Homeostatic or Regulatory Mechanism That Turns Appetite

question 9

Multiple Choice

There is a homeostatic or regulatory mechanism that turns appetite and metabolism high or low to maintain the "fat set point." This mechanism is influenced by which of the following?

• A) the aroma of food cooking stimulating salivation
• B) the amount of time since your last meal
• C) a hormone called leptin
• D) using more calories than you eat

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