Which protein secreted by adipocytes prevents obesity?
AGalanin
BNeuropeptide Y
CCathepsin
DLeptin
Which of the following is true about somatostatin, insulin, and glucagon?
AGlucagon blocks insulin and Somatostatin release.
BSomatostatin blocks release of insulin and glucagon.
CInsulin increases glucagon release.
DSomatostatin stimulates insulin.
An obese patient undergoes a gastric bypass procedure to lose weight but never returns for follow-up or continuing care. Three years later, he presents to an emergency room with fatigue, a glossy tongue, and a macrocytic and hyperchromic anemia. Which one of the following is deficient or malfunctioning in this patient, leading to this anemia?
AIntrinsic factor
BGastrin
CIron
DLead
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