The net effect of leptin signaling in humans includes
A) decreased appetite.
B) decreased basal metabolic rates.
C) increased set point.
D) decreased thrifty gene expression.

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Leptin signaling in humans results in decreased appetite, as it signals to the brain that enough energy has been taken in and the body no longer needs to consume food. It does not lead to decreased basal metabolic rates or increased set point, and its effects on thrifty gene expression are still being studied.

The Net Effect of Leptin Signaling in Humans Includes