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A 48-year-old patient with a BMI of 32 kg/m2 asks about the underlying biology of obesity. Which statement BEST describes the role of leptin in established obesity?

Leptin levels are typically low in obesity, driving increased hunger Most patients with obesity have leptin resistance, so high leptin fails to suppress appetite Leptin is secreted by the stomach and stimulates ghrelin release Leptin deficiency is the primary cause of obesity in over 50% of adults

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Most patients with obesity have leptin resistance, so high leptin fails to suppress appetite

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