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P68T

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on: Jun 22, 2018
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


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jessofishing

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
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.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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