EBK LIFE: THE SCIENCE OF BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 8220103935432
Author: Sadava
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter 50.4, Problem 6R
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The evidence that support the hypothesis that satiety is influenced by leptin.
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Leptin is a hormone released by the adipose cells and helps in maintaining a balance of energy by inhibiting hunger and making the person feel full. The hormone ghrelin has an effect opposite to leptin and makes the person feel hungry.
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