Increased brain activity of neuropeptide Y leads to _____, and decreased brain activity of the hormone leptin leads to _____.
A) weight gain; weight gain
B) weight loss; weight loss
C) weight gain; weight loss
D) weight loss; weight gain

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Neuropeptide Y is associated with increased appetite and food intake, leading to weight gain. Leptin is a hormone that suppresses appetite, so decreased activity of leptin can also lead to weight gain.

Increased Brain Activity of Neuropeptide Y Leads to _____, and Decreased