Leptin is a hormone that tends to reduce food intake.It is produced by what kind of cells?
A) liver cells
B) pancreatic cells
C) muscle cells
D) adipose cells

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Leptin is mainly produced by adipose cells or fat cells. The more adipose tissue present in the body, the more leptin is produced. Leptin acts on the hypothalamus in the brain to reduce food intake and increase energy expenditure.

Leptin Is a Hormone That Tends to Reduce Food Intake