A hormone that acts on the hypothalamus to signal satiety is
A) melatonin.
B) thymosin.
C) leptin.
D) growth hormone.
E) prostaglandin.

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Leptin is a hormone produced by adipose tissue that acts on the hypothalamus to regulate food intake by signaling satiety. Higher levels of leptin in the blood indicate that the body has enough energy stores, causing a decrease in appetite and an increase in energy expenditure.

A Hormone That Acts on the Hypothalamus to Signal Satiety