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The hormone leptin is produced in ____________________ cells.
Endocrine System
A collection of glands that produce hormones which regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, and mood.
Exocrine Glands
Glands that release their secretions through ducts either to the external environment or into the internal organ surfaces.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, and thirst.
Plasma Proteins
Proteins present in blood plasma that play roles in blood clotting, immunity, and other functions.
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