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Leptin

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Hormone in hunger.
Increased when eat lipids
Increased if fat
High levels suppress appetite

2
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POMC

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Gene that codes for a Precursor peptide that when cleaved gives rise to alpha-MSH which induces a satiety effect acting on MC4R receptor which decreases food intake

When Mutated, hunger isn’t felt - obesity

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Ghrelin

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Encourages the hunger signal to be sent. Levels are highest before a meal and lowest after a meal.