To investigate the neuroanatomical driver of obesity-induced hypertension, an investigator microinjects a specific leptin receptor antagonist directly into the dorsomedial hypothalamus (DMH) of diet-induced obese (DIO) hypertensive mice. What is the expected physiological outcome?

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Significant reductions in elevated heart rate
and systolic blood pressure without altering food intake.

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significant decrease in food intake without any change in blood pressure.

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transient increase in systemic vascular resistance and mean arterial pressure.

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Complete reversal of hepatic steatosis accompanied by severe hypothermia.

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