Consistantly low levels of insulin will produce ___ appetite; consistently high levels of insulin will produce ___ appetite.
a. increased...decreased
b. decreased...increased
c. decreased...decreased
d. increased...increased
I chose A. but i have NO CLUE...my book was hard to follow on this section - does anyone know the right answer??
I am pretty sur it is b
To determine the correct answer, let's first understand the role of insulin in appetite regulation. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels. It also plays a role in appetite regulation.
When insulin levels are low, it signals to the body that it needs to mobilize stored energy, which can lead to increased appetite. Low insulin levels may cause hunger and cravings for high-carbohydrate foods.
On the other hand, when insulin levels are high, it signals to the body that there is an abundance of energy and reduces appetite. High insulin levels can help suppress hunger and reduce cravings.
Based on this understanding, we can determine the correct answer.
Consistently low levels of insulin will produce increased appetite because low insulin levels signal the body to increase energy intake.
Consistently high levels of insulin, on the other hand, will produce decreased appetite because high insulin levels signal the body that there is sufficient energy and reduce hunger.
Therefore, the correct answer is: a. increased...decreased.