Genetics of Disease Lesson 5

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Lesson 5 Leptin Resistance

Genetics of Diseases

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of leptin in the body?

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  Leptin is a protein that helps regulate blood sugar levels

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  Leptin is a hormone that signals the brain to increase appetite

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  Leptin is a hormone that signals the brain to reduce appetite

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  Leptin is a protein that helps regulate body temperature

Multiple Choice

What is the main conclusion from these 2 studies?

• Blood leptin levels are not related to weight or fat mass in Japanese women with knee osteoarthritis.

• A high-fructose diet does not affect leptin functionality or obesity in rats.

• Leptin levels and weight are correlated in Japanese women with knee osteoarthritis, and a high-fructose diet impacts leptin functionality and increases adiposity in rats.

• Osteoarthritis is caused by high blood leptin levels and a high-fructose diet.

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the hypothalamus in the body's fat storage system

• The hypothalamus is responsible for producing leptin

• The hypothalamus is responsible for storing fat

• The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating appetite

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  The hypothalamus is responsible for breaking down fat

Multiple Choice

What is the age range of the women in this study?

• 30-60 years

• 40-70 years

• 50-88 years

• 60-90 years