Danielle is a normal weight female whereas Ron is an obese male. Whenever Danielle and Ron go out to dinner together, Ron always eats more food. Ron, a psychology major, correctly explains this difference in food intake by pointing out that

A) males release leptin more slowly than females.?
B) he has more fat cells than Danielle and he is not satiated until all his fat cells are full.
C) he is taller and leptin release is affected by height.
D) males have different levels of CCK than females.

Question

Danielle is a normal weight female whereas Ron is an obese male. Whenever Danielle and Ron go out to dinner together, Ron always eats more food. Ron, a psychology major, correctly explains this difference in food intake by pointing out that

A) males release leptin more slowly than females.?
B) he has more fat cells than Danielle and he is not satiated until all his fat cells are full.
C) he is taller and leptin release is affected by height.
D) males have different levels of CCK than females.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Obese individuals often have a larger number of fat cells, which can lead to increased hunger and a need to consume more food in order to feel full. This is likely why Ron eats more than Danielle. The other options are not supported by scientific evidence.

Danielle Is a Normal Weight Female Whereas Ron Is an Obese