The ob mouse becomes obese because it lacks the gene that ...

[P68T]

The ob mouse becomes obese because it lacks the gene that normally produces
 
  A) CCK.
  B) leptin.
  C) insulin.
  D) NPY.
  E) glutamate.

Question 2

Mice that lack insulin receptors in the ________ are prone to ________.
 
  A) brain; enhanced thermogenesis
  B) brain; altered metabolism
  C) brain; develop obesity
  D) gut; reject a high-fat diet
  E) gut; develop obesity

[jessofishing]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Rationale: Mice that lack insulin receptors in the brain are prone to develop obesity.

[P68T]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[epscape]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review