The fat cells release a hormone that in effect tells the brain how much fat the body has, thereby decreasing appetite. That hormone is

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The hormone released by fat cells that tells the brain how much fat the body has and decreases appetite is called leptin. A is incorrect because vasopressin is a hormone that regulates water balance. B is incorrect because oxytocin is a hormone that is involved in social bonding and childbirth. D is incorrect because aldosterone is a hormone that regulates sodium and potassium balance.

The Fat Cells Release a Hormone That in Effect Tells