Leptin is secreted by?
Correct Answer: Adipose tissue
Description: Ans, B, Adipose tissue.(Ref: Principles of medical physiology p.p'704)Leptin is a protein hormone produced by fat cells of adipose tissue.It acts on hypothalamus to reduce food intake, decrease lipogenesis and increase lipolysis, thereby reducing the body fat stores.
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