If positive energy balance occurs, the hormone leptin will:
A) decrease and inhibit the satiety-producing effects of the hormone cholecystokinin.
B) promote the secretion of neuropeptide Y by the hypothalamus.
C) suppress the body's production of insulin.
D) increase and enhance the satiety-producing effects of the hormone cholecystokinin.

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Leptin is a hormone that helps regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger. When there is a positive energy balance, leptin levels increase, which enhances the satiety-producing effects of hormones like cholecystokinin, helping to reduce food intake.

If Positive Energy Balance Occurs, the Hormone Leptin Will