Which Is the MOST Accurate Biological Explanation for People Who

question 185

Multiple Choice

Which is the MOST accurate biological explanation for people who gain weight after losing it?

• A) abnormally high levels of serotonin persist despite dieting
• B) hypothalamus stops producing the appetite suppressant GLP-1
• C) the brain is trying to restore the person to a set weight point
• D) excessive stimulation of the ventromedial hypothalamus

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