Leptin directly activates receptors in the part of the hypothalamus known as the ____.
A)paraventricular nucleus
B)ventromedial hypothalamus
C)arcuate nucleus
D)lateral preoptic area

Question

​Leptin directly activates receptors in the part of the hypothalamus known as the ____.
A)paraventricular nucleus
B)ventromedial hypothalamus​
C)arcuate nucleus​
D)lateral preoptic area​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Leptin primarily acts on the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus where it activates receptors that initiate signaling pathways involved in regulating energy balance.

​Leptin Directly Activates Receptors in the Part of the Hypothalamus

Leptin Directly Activates Receptors in the Part of the Hypothalamus