Leptin
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Endocrine & Hormones
- Leptin
- Ghrelin
- Protein Hormones
- Steroid Hormones
- Insulin
- Diabetes
- Glucagon
- Epinephrine
- Cortisol
- Thyroid Hormones
- Calcitonin
- Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
- Anterior Pituitary
- Prolactin
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- Growth Hormone (GH)
- Posterior Pituitary
Summary
Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells, or adipocytes, in response to high blood lipid levels. Leptin targets the hypothalamus to suppress appetite and cause a feeling of “fullness.”
Key Points
- Leptin
- Origin: Adipose tissue
- Trigger: High blood lipid levels
- Target: Hypothalamus
- Effect: Binds to and inhibits receptors
- Indicates “fullness”
- Origin: Adipose tissue