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Select all that applyThe chemical substances glucose, insulin, and leptin all play a role in which of the following?Multiple select question.eatingmotivationhungerreproductionsatiety

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Select all that applyThe chemical substances glucose, insulin, and leptin all play a role in which of the following?Multiple select question.eatingmotivationhungerreproductionsatiety

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Glucose, insulin, and leptin all play a role in:

  1. Eating: Glucose is a type of sugar that your body uses for energy. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body use or store glucose. Leptin is a hormone that helps to regulate your energy balance by inhibiting hunger, which in turn diminishes fat storage in adipocytes.

  2. Motivation: These substances can indirectly influence motivation through their impact on energy levels and hunger. For example, low glucose levels can lead to feelings of fatigue, which can decrease motivation.

  3. Hunger: Insulin and leptin are directly involved in the regulation of hunger. Insulin helps to control blood sugar levels and thus influences hunger. Leptin is produced by fat cells and signals to the brain when you have enough fat stored, which helps to regulate hunger.

  4. Satiety: Leptin is known as the "satiety hormone" because it helps to regulate feelings of fullness after eating.

Reproduction is not directly influenced by glucose, insulin, or leptin. Therefore, the correct answers are eating, motivation, hunger, and satiety.

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