Which of the following statements regarding leptin is false?
A. When adipose tissue mass increases, less leptin is produced, and when adipose tissue mass decreases, more leptin is produced.
B. Leptin is produced by adipose tissue.
C. Leptin generates signals in the brain that regulate food intake and energy expenditure.
D. Blood leptin levels are reflective of changes in the body's main energy reserve.
A
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