Leptin Is a Hunger-Dampening Hormone Secreted by

question 72

Multiple Choice

Leptin is a hunger-dampening hormone secreted by

• A) the adrenal gland.
• B) the pancreas.
• C) fat cells.
• D) the hypothalamus.

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Definitions:

Resonance Structure

Different Lewis structures representing the same molecule that differ only in the positions of the electrons, not the positions of the atoms.

Organic Molecule

A molecule of the kind typically found in living systems, often containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen.

Resonance Forms

Different Lewis structures for a molecule that depict the same arrangement of atoms but differ in the distribution of electrons.

Hybrid

A concept that combines two different elements or types to create something with mixed characteristics, often seen in technology, biology, and vehicles.