Some researchers have suggested that obesity is due to a change in "set point" in the brain that is related to the number of calories a person needs, therefore people eat more than they need and gain weight. Permanently raising the set point would involve a permanent change in which of the following?

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The set point theory suggests that there is a sensor in the brain that regulates weight by adjusting hunger and metabolism. Therefore, a permanent change in the set point would involve a permanent change in the sensor's activity, which is represented by choice B.

Some Researchers Have Suggested That Obesity Is Due to a Change