You are watching an infomercial on TV that describes an "amazing weight loss" drug. You know that the product is a sham because the first thing the spokesperson says is wrong. What did she say?
A. "Leptin maintains a constant level of body fat."
B. "Through a hormone, the intestines signal the hypothalamus to stop eating."
C. "There are peripheral cues and central cues for hunger."
D. "Signals for hunger just come from the stomach."
Answer: D
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