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What is the effect of leptin on food intake?
What is the effect of leptin on food intake?
- Diminishes food intake when adipose stores are low (correct)
- Increases food intake when adipose stores are low
- Has no effect on food intake
- Stimulates food intake when adipose stores are abundant
Which hormone stimulates skeletal muscle fatty oxidation?
Which hormone stimulates skeletal muscle fatty oxidation?
- Leptin
- Adiponectin (correct)
- Ghrelin
- Insulin
What is the primary function of Adiponectin?
What is the primary function of Adiponectin?
- Increases liver influx of triglycerides
- Inhibits skeletal muscle fatty oxidation
- Stimulates food intake
- Diminishes liver influx of triglycerides (correct)
How do pro-inflammatory cytokines from adipose tissue affect the body?
How do pro-inflammatory cytokines from adipose tissue affect the body?
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When is the absolute adipocyte number established?
When is the absolute adipocyte number established?
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Which gut hormone acts as a short-term meal initiator?
Which gut hormone acts as a short-term meal initiator?
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