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Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-Duct that carries only about one fourth of the lymph back to the blood
Leptin Levels
The concentration of leptin, a hormone primarily released by fat cells, which plays a key role in regulating energy intake and expenditure, including appetite and hunger.
Ghrelin Levels
Concentrations of ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates appetite, indicating hunger levels.
Excess Weight
Carrying more body fat than is healthy, often measured by body mass index (BMI).
Maintain Weight
The process of keeping one's body weight steady, without significant gains or losses, over time.
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