Which of the following would cause an increase in hunger and/or eating behaviour?
A) damage to the lateral hypothalamus
B) an increase in blood glucose levels
C) an increase in blood leptin levels but too few leptin receptors in the brain
D) activation of the stretch receptors in the stomach

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An increase in blood leptin levels typically signals satiety and reduces hunger. However, if there are too few leptin receptors in the brain to detect this increase, the brain may not receive the signal to stop eating, potentially leading to increased hunger or eating behavior.

Which of the Following Would Cause an Increase in Hunger