Leptin is a hormone released by
A) adipose tissue.
B) the stomach.
C) the large intestine.
D) chylomicrons.
E) the liver.

Name: Leptin is a hormone released by A) adipose tissue. B) the stomach. C) the large intestine. D) chylomicrons. E) the liver.
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Leptin is a hormone predominantly produced and released by adipose tissue (fat cells) and plays a key role in regulating energy balance by inhibiting hunger, which in turn diminishes fat storage in adipocytes.

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