A mother reports that her young teens have voracious appetites. The healthcare professional would explain that which hormone is linked to an increase in appetite during puberty?
A)Inhibin
B)Leptin
C)Activin
D)Follistatin

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The healthcare professional would explain that sensitivity to leptin, which regulates appetite and energy metabolism, increases during puberty. Inhibin inhibits FSH production. Activin stimulates the secretion of FSH. Follistatin inhibits activin and stimulates inhibin activity.

A Mother Reports That Her Young Teens Have Voracious Appetites