Biological Science
Biological Science
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321743671
Author: Scott Freeman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 49, Problem 12TYU
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The reason for the ineffectiveness of leptin supplement in weight loss.

Introduction:

The leptin is a hormone produced by the fat cells of the body, the main role of the leptin is long term energy regulation in the body. The primary target of the leptin is present in hypothalamus of the brain which controls the signal associated with the food requirement of the body and food intake by the person. The obesity is mainly characterized by the hyperleptinemia and leptin resistance.

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