High levels of leptin and insulin in obese individuals do not inhibit eating because they:
A)Seem to be less responsive to these than normal-weight people
B)Have damage to the hypothalamus
C)Have abnormally low levels of neuropeptide Y
D)Do inhibit eating,but glucose levels must be much higher

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Obese individuals seem to be less responsive to the satiety signals of leptin and insulin, which are normally supposed to suppress appetite and reduce food intake. This is known as leptin and insulin resistance, where the brain does not receive the signal to stop eating despite the presence of high levels of these hormones. As a result, obese individuals may continue to overeat and gain weight.

High Levels of Leptin and Insulin in Obese Individuals Do