Week 7 - Introduction to the Endocrine System, Control of Appetite

Question 1

Outline the role of leptin in the body. What is it released by?

Answer 1

1. Leptin is the most important hormone in signalling adipose stores.
2. It reduces appetite in an attempt to reverse the excess adipose stores.
3. It is released by adipocytes that are laden with stored triglycerides, and therefore increases in proportion with fat stores.