When scientists first discovered that externally administering leptin to obese mice produced dramatic weight loss, they were excited about leptin's potential as a weight loss aid for people. Subsequently, obese humans were found to be producing high levels of leptin, to which they had become resistant. Describe the likely outcomes of leptin resistance to the appetite and feeding patterns of obese humans.
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