The receptor sites for leptin and insulin:
A) are located in the same areas of the hypothalamus.
B) are located primarily in muscle tissue.
C) have yet to be identified, although evidence tentatively suggests that they are located in the lining of the stomach.
D) are greatly reduced in people who are obese.

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The receptor sites for both leptin and insulin are located in the hypothalamus, specifically in the arcuate nucleus and other areas. These receptors play a key role in regulating appetite and energy expenditure.

The Receptor Sites for Leptin and Insulin