Which of the following would be expected to be useful for the treatment of obesity?
A) a drug that activates leptin, CCK, CART, or MC4 receptors
B) a drug that activates NPY or ghrelin receptors
C) a drug that promotes fat absorption
D) fenfluramine
E) a drug that induces more sleep per day

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Activating leptin, CCK, CART or MC4 receptors can help decrease appetite and increase metabolism, potentially leading to weight loss. B is not useful as activating NPY or ghrelin receptors would increase appetite and promote weight gain. C would promote weight gain, not loss. D, fenfluramine, was used in the past for weight loss but has been withdrawn from the market due to potentially harmful side effects. E is not directly related to weight loss.

Which of the Following Would Be Expected to Be Useful