Which Statement About Leptin Is True

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which statement about leptin is true?

• A)It is produced by fat cells.
• B)It signals the brain to switch hunger on.
• C)When injected into rats, it leads to obesity.
• D)It increases the reinforcing value of food.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A theory in psychology which asserts that psychological issues stem from unconscious conflicts rooted in childhood experiences.

Unconscious Conflict

Psychological struggles within the unconscious mind, often stemming from repressed thoughts or feelings, that can influence behavior and emotions.

Id

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the human personality that is driven by innate instinctual impulses and primary processes.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that represents internalized ideals and provides standards for judgment and future aspirations.