When Leptin levels are high, (A)________are released by arcuate neurons. This (B)_____ the secretion of TSH and ACTH from the pituitary, followed by a (C)__________ the metabolic rate.

a. (A) aMSH and CART (B) decreases (C) rise in
b. (A) aMSH and CART (B) decreases (C) lowering of
c. (A) aMSH and CART (B) increases (C) rise in
d. (A) NPY and AgRP (B) increases (C) rise in
e. (A) NPY and AgRP (B) decreases (C) rise in


Answer: c. (A) aMSH and CART (B) increases (C) rise in

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