Which of the following restored normal metabolism, body temperature, immune functioning, and body weight in the genetically mutated ob/ob mice?
A) supplemental leptin
B) aerobic exercise on a treadmill
C) blocking receptor sites for the hormone ghrelin
D) blocking receptor sites for cholecystokinin

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Supplemental leptin has been found to restore normal metabolism, body temperature, immune functioning, and body weight in genetically mutated ob/ob mice. This is because these mice have a mutation that results in a lack of leptin production, which is involved in regulating appetite and energy metabolism. By providing supplemental leptin, these functions can be restored. The other choices (B, C, and D) are unrelated to leptin and do not address the underlying mutation in the ob/ob mice.

Which of the Following Restored Normal Metabolism, Body Temperature, Immune