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rlane42

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on: Aug 20, 2018

Leptin, which functions as a hormone, is produced by

A) pancreatic cells. B) muscle cells. C) liver cells. D) adipose cells.

Question 2

Maternal obesity increases the risk for developing gestational diabetes, and hence type 2 diabetes.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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underwood14

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

TRUE

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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018

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