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The connecting stalk between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland is the ________.
Ghrelin
A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates appetite and signals hunger to the brain.
Melatonin
A hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain, primarily responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles.
Leptin
A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, which in turn diminishes fat storage in adipocytes.
Serotonin
A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.
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