Explain How Leptin Regulates Appetite

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Essay

Explain how leptin regulates appetite. How did scientists learn about leptin's role?

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Definitions:

Detrusor Muscle

The detrusor muscle is a layer of the urinary bladder wall that contracts during urination to expel urine.

Trigone

refers to a triangular area at the base of the bladder, bordered by three openings: two for the ureters and one for the urethra, crucial in urinary function.

Rugae

The folds in the mucous membrane of the stomach that allow for expansion.

Glomerular Filtration

is the process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids.