Research on the effects of leptin indicates that activation of POMC neurons in the hypothalamus
A) suppresses hunger.
B) induces hunger.
C) promotes leptin biosynthesis.
D) promotes orexin release.

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Activation of POMC neurons in the hypothalamus suppresses hunger by increasing the production and release of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), which in turn suppresses appetite. Leptin activates POMC neurons, and therefore, the presence of leptin in the body indicates that there is enough energy stored, and hunger should be suppressed.

Research on the Effects of Leptin Indicates That Activation of POMC