In response to fasting, undereating, or dieting, fat cells shrink and weight loss occurs. Which of the following internal changes occurs to promote eating behavior, weight gain, and restore a person's typical body weight?
A) increased cholecystokinin activity in the brain
B) increased basal metabolic rate
C) increased blood levels of leptin and insulin
D) increased neuropeptide Y activity in the brain

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Neuropeptide Y is a potent stimulator of appetite. When fat cells shrink, neuropeptide Y activity increases to promote eating behavior and restore body weight.

In Response to Fasting, Undereating, or Dieting, Fat Cells Shrink