The hormone _____ is designed evolutionarily to guard against weight loss.
A) oxytocin
B) leptin
C) ghrelin
D) glucose

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Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that signals to the brain to decrease appetite and increase energy expenditure, therefore guarding against weight loss. Its main function is to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger (orexigenic) and promoting satiety (anorexigenic) to maintain body weight within a relatively narrow range.

The Hormone _____ Is Designed Evolutionarily to Guard Against Weight