A car hit Pluto the dog while he was chasing a squirrel.Afterward,Pluto starts gaining weight and has a hard time regulating his excessive food intake.Pluto is most likely
Having problems with the part of the brain that processes the hormone ________,
Which should indicate when to stop eating.
A) ghrelin
B) glucose
C) leptin
D) insulin

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Leptin is the hormone responsible for signaling satiety, or the feeling of fullness, to the brain. If Pluto is having trouble regulating his food intake and is gaining weight, it suggests a problem with the part of the brain that processes leptin, indicating when to stop eating.

A Car Hit Pluto the Dog While He Was Chasing