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Ghrelin Production

The process of producing ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates appetite, promotes fat storage, and is involved in regulating energy balance.

Leptin Levels

Concentrations of leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells that is involved in regulating appetite and energy balance.

Arcuate Nucleus

A nucleus located in the hypothalamus that plays a crucial role in appetite regulation and other neuroendocrine functions.

Hypothalamus

This brain section, found below the thalamus, plays a key role in directing the operations of the autonomic nervous system and the pituitary gland's output, ensuring the regulation of crucial bodily processes including temperature, thirst, hunger, and the balance of bodily systems.