How does leptin affect neurons in the hypothalamus? a It makes them more sensitive to stretch sensations b It stimulates those that give a sensation of fullness and inhibits those that give a sensation of hunger c It stimulates them d It activates ghrelin

How does leptin affect neurons in the hypothalamus? a It makes them more sensitive to stretch sensations b It stimulates those that give a sensation of fullness and inhibits those that give a sensation of hunger c It stimulates them d It activates ghrelin

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How does leptin affect neurons in the hypothalamus?

a	It makes them more sensitive to stretch sensations
b	It stimulates those that give a sensation of fullness and inhibits those that give a sensation of hunger
c	It stimulates them
d	It activates ghrelin

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