Multiple Choice
The protein leptin
A) is produced by cells of the hypothalamus.
B) signals the brain about the status of body fat reserves.
C) is released by the stomach when it is empty.
D) serves as a positive feedback signal to the brain to increase food intake.
E) is an environmental toxin that accumulates in body fat.
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