Which of the following is the major role of leptin in the body?
A) protect against weight loss during nutritional deprivation
B) increase appetite and food intake
C) promote weight loss with activity
D) shrink fat stores
B
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A) mons pubis B) vestibule C) clitoris D) labia minora E) labia majora
The ________ is formed by the allantois, blood vessels, and yolk sac
A) umbilical cord B) chorion C) chorioallantoic membrane D) trophoblast E) amnion
Which tube brings bile directly back into the gallbladder for storage?
A) common bile duct B) main pancreatic duct C) cystic duct D) accessory pancreatic duct E) common hepatic duct
Which male hormone inhibits the secretion of FSH?
A) ACTH B) inhibin C) ICSH D) testosterone