Low levels of leptin lead to
A) fasting behavior, increased sympathetic nervous system activity, and the activation of TSH and ACTH.
B) feeding behavior, increased parasympathetic nervous system activity, and the suppression of TSH and ACTH.
C) fasting behavior, increased parasympathetic nervous system activity, and the suppression of TSH and ACTH.
D) feeding behavior, increased sympathetic nervous system activity, and the activation of TSH and ACTH.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Leptin is a hormone that signals satiety to the brain and regulates energy balance. Low levels of leptin lead to an increase in feeding behavior, which is consistent with stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system and suppression of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), as these hormones are involved in energy homeostasis. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Low Levels of Leptin Lead to