What causes leptin secretion to increase?
A) decreased synthesis of glycogen in liver cells
B) decreased synthesis of triglycerides in adipose cells
C) increased glycogenolysis in skeletal muscle cells
D) increased storage of calories in adipose cells
E) increased gluconeogenesis in liver cells

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Leptin is a hormone primarily produced by adipose cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger. Therefore, increased storage of calories in adipose cells leads to an increase in leptin secretion, signaling the body that enough energy has been stored.

What Causes Leptin Secretion to Increase