The receptor sites for leptin and insulin:
A)are located in the same areas of the hypothalamus.
B)are located primarily in muscle tissue.
C)have yet to be identified, although evidence tentatively suggests that they are located in the lining of the stomach.
D)are greatly reduced in people who are obese.

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The receptor sites for leptin and insulin are both located in the hypothalamus of the brain, specifically in the arcuate nucleus and other areas. These receptor sites play a critical role in regulating appetite and metabolism.

The Receptor Sites for Leptin and Insulin