In a study comparing normal-weight versus obese individuals, researchers found that the obese participants had significantly:
A)fewer dopamine receptors in their brains.
B)lower levels of the neurotransmitter neuropeptide Y (NPY) in various brain areas, most notably the hypothalamus.
C)more dopamine receptors in their brains.
D)higher levels of the neurotransmitter neuropeptide Y (NPY) in various brain areas, most notably the hypothalamus.

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Obese individuals have been found to have fewer dopamine receptors in their brains, which is thought to affect the reward system and potentially contribute to overeating.

In a Study Comparing Normal-Weight Versus Obese Individuals, Researchers Found