Leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells, signals the hypothalamus to regulate appetite and body weight.

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  7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections

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• 7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections www.instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy via serper

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• hypothalamus concept
• leptin concept
• hormone concept
• appetite concept
• body weight concept