The nurse knows that due to its secretion by adipocytes, binding of leptin signals the hypothalamus to ________________ appetite.

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Leptin is a hormone secreted by adipocytes (fat cells) that signals the hypothalamus in the brain to decrease appetite. It plays a key role in regulating energy balance by inhibiting hunger, which in turn reduces food intake and promotes weight loss.

The Nurse Knows That Due to Its Secretion by Adipocytes