Leptin has an effect on neurons in the ___, where it inhibits the release of ___.
A)hypothalamus; neuropeptide Y
B)reticular formation; ghrelin
C)hypothalamus; insulin
D)suprachiasmatic nucleus; neuropeptide Y
E)reticular formation; insulin

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Leptin, a hormone produced by adipose (fat) cells, has a significant role in regulating energy balance by inhibiting hunger. It acts on neurons in the hypothalamus to inhibit the release of neuropeptide Y, which is a powerful hunger-stimulating hormone.

Leptin Has an Effect on Neurons in the ___, Where