Author Question: The ob mouse becomes obese because it lacks the gene that normally produces A) CCK. B) leptin. ... (Read 120 times)

P68T · **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

jessofishing · **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.