Which of the following is a protein produced by fat cells under the direction of the ob gene that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure?

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Leptin is produced by fat cells under the direction of the ob gene and it acts on the hypothalamus to decrease appetite and increase energy expenditure. Ghrelin, on the other hand, is produced primarily by the stomach and stimulates appetite. Elastin, brite, and collagen are all types of proteins, but they do not have an effect on appetite or energy expenditure.

Which of the Following Is a Protein Produced by Fat