Asked by Keith Hamann on Jul 02, 2024
Verified
Which option is best described as a hormone that induces feelings of satiety, or fullness when eating?
A) estrogen
B) polypeptide Y
C) leptin
D) cholecystokinin
Leptin
A hormone produced by fat cells in the body that regulates energy balance by inhibiting hunger, which in turn diminishes fat storage in adipocytes.
Cholecystokinin
A hormone that is primarily involved in digestion and regulating appetite, released by the intestines in response to the consumption of fats.
Hormone
A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
- Understand the role of hormones in regulating hunger and satiety.
Verified Answer
YA
Yesenia Arevalo7 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Leptin is a hormone, made by fat cells, that decreases your appetite. It signals the brain to regulate the energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thus inducing feelings of satiety.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of hormones in regulating hunger and satiety.