Yanna takes a drug that reduces her brain's sensitivity to leptin. What will be the likely effect of this drug?
A) Yanna will gain weight.
B) Yanna will lose weight.
C) Yanna will become anorexic.
D) Yanna will not be affected.

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Leptin is a hormone that signals the brain to reduce food intake and increase energy expenditure. By reducing Yanna's brain sensitivity to leptin, the drug will decrease the ability of her body to regulate food intake and energy expenditure, leading to an increase in weight gain.

Yanna Takes a Drug That Reduces Her Brain's Sensitivity to Leptin