Obesity

Question 1

True about leptin
A. Increased in obese
B. Leptin deficiency can lead to morbid obesity
C. Levels fall dramatically with starvation
D. A and C
E. all of the above

Answer 1

E. All

Question 2

The setpoint theory states that our body has a predetermined weight such that
Weightloss promotes an increase /decrease in metabolic rate
Weight gain promotes an increase /decrease in metabolic rate.

This acts to restore the body weight to a preset level

Answer 2

Weightloss promotes a decrease in metabolic rate
Weight gain promotes an increase in metabolic rate.