Which of the following statements best reflects the current view regarding the role of leptin in hunger regulation?

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Current research suggests that when leptin levels are high, hunger tends to be reduced as leptin signals the brain that the body has sufficient energy stores and does not need to eat more. Option A is incorrect as the hunger centers are located in the hypothalamus, not the stomach. Option B is partially correct, as high levels of leptin are associated with obesity, but it does not indicate a causal relationship between leptin and obesity. Option D is also incorrect as the presence of leptin in the bloodstream signals fullness, not hunger.

Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects the Current View