Which Effect Is NOT Mediated by the Protein Leptin?
A) $\beta$

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which effect is NOT mediated by the protein leptin?

• A) increased synthesis of uncoupler protein thermogenin
• B) decreased activity of the enzyme 5´-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
• C) increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system
• D) increased \(\beta\) oxidation
• E) decreased desire to eat

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