Research on mice who were bred to be genetically fat showed that when they were injected with leptin, ____.
A) they could no longer absorb glucose into their cells
B) their set point increased
C) they lost weight
D) their hunger could not be satisfied

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The research showed that when genetically fat mice were injected with leptin, they lost weight. Leptin is a hormone that regulates body weight and appetite, and it can help decrease food intake and increase energy expenditure in mice and humans. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Research on Mice Who Were Bred to Be Genetically Fat