The Fat Cells Release a Hormone That in Effect Tells

question 81

Multiple Choice

The fat cells release a hormone that in effect tells the brain how much fat the body has, thereby decreasing appetite. That hormone is

• A) vasopressin.
• B) oxytocin.
• C) leptin.
• D) aldosterone.

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