If a drug increases GLP-1 secretion but impairs ghrelin production, which consequence follows for a patient with insulin resistance?

💡 Explanation

Elevated GLP-1 enhances insulin secretion and reduces glucagon, whereas reduced ghrelin diminishes appetite stimulation. Because of this combined effect, the patient experiences enhanced satiety and subsequent weight loss; therefore, option C is correct rather than the others which involve opposing metabolic effects.

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