Describe Leptin and Its Effect on Appetite

question 64

Multiple Choice

Describe leptin and its effect on appetite.

• A)Leptin is a peptide hormone produced by adipose tissues during the synthesis of triglycerides and it signals satiety.
• B)Leptin is a neurotransmitter that increases appetite.
• C)Leptin is a hormone released by the gastric mucosa that stimulates appetite.
• D)Leptin is a hormone released by the pancreas that suppresses appetite.
• E)Leptin is steroid hormone produced by adipose tissues during the breakdown of triglycerides and it stimulates appetite.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A behavioral modification technique involving the use of unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors.

Nausea-Inducing Drug

A medication or substance that causes a strong urge to vomit.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety by gradually exposing patients to the feared object or situation.

Stimulus Hierarchy

An ordered list of stimuli ranging from least to most likely to elicit a response, used in desensitization therapies and other psychological treatments.