Multiple Choice
In what sense could a fall in leptin levels be considered as a hunger signal?
A) Reduced leptin levels remove an inhibitory influence on NPY/AGRP neurons.
B) Leptin normally excites NPY/AGRP neurons.
C) Reduced leptin levels remove an inhibitory influence on CART/alpha-MSH neurons.
D) Leptin normally inhibits CART/alpha-MSH neurons.
E) Leptin increases the production of ghrelin.
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