Leptin targets cells in which of the following?

A. Pancreas
B. Liver
C. Adipose tissue
D. Brain
E. Adrenal cortex


D. Brain

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Regarding the set point of a negative feedback loop, which of the following statements is false?

It is determined by the activity of effectors. Regulatory mechanisms are activated when there are deviations from the set point. Sensors are activated by deviations from the set point. Internal conditions vary around the set point.

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The eye movement called ________ is a tracking mechanism that occurs when a person is reading

A) None of the listed responses is correct. B) nystagmus C) vertigo D) saccades

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Pituitary growth hormone has effects on protein metabolism similar to those of insulin, but its effects on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism are similar to those of elevated cortisol.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Materials tend to move less rapidly when their concentrations are significantly different between two compartments

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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