A targeted mutation in mice that prevented the production of insulin receptors in the brain without affecting their production elsewhere in the body resulted in mice that:

A. experienced diabetes.
B. became obese.
C. lost a great deal of weight.
D. showed behavior similar to posttraumatic stress disorder.


Answer: B

Psychology

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Nick was admitted to a mental institution because he claimed to be the king of an alien race that would soon return to earth to dominate humankind. He claimed to be in constant communication with these aliens and helping to plan for their return

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