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Match each definition with the correct term.
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Definitions:

Leptin

A hormone involved in regulating energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby regulating fat storage in the body.

PYY

Peptide YY is a hormone produced in the gut in response to eating, which has been associated with reducing appetite and inhibiting food intake.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls various autonomic functions, including temperature regulation, hunger, thirst, and the release of hormones.

Stomach

The stomach is a muscular organ located in the upper abdomen that receives food from the esophagus, producing gastric acid and digestive enzymes to aid in food digestion.

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