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Caiter2013

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following is true of the ob mouse?
 
  A) The ob mouse develops obesity at weaning.
  B) The ob mouse has a fast metabolism.
  C) Fat cells in the ob mouse fail to produce leptin.
  D) The obesity of the ob mouse can be reversed by daily injections of insulin..
  E) The ob mouse fails to secrete ghrelin.

Question 2

Insulin in the blood appears to be interpreted by the brain as
 
  A) a hunger signal.
  B) an indicator of the entry of fat into the duodenum.
  C) an indicator that the body is in the absorptive phase of metabolism.
  D) a satiety signal.
  E) a signal that the body requires food.


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aprice35067

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin in the blood appears to be interpreted by the brain as a satiety signal.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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