biochem exam 2- leptin/adiponectin

Question 1

liptin/adiponectin acts as a ______.

Answer 1

hormone

Question 2

leptin/adiponectin: leptin in ________: promotes negative energy balance by suppressing appetite

Answer 2

adipose tissue

Question 3

Leptin in ______: released in response to the presence of food

Answer 3

stomach

Question 4

very few _____ people have a leptin deficiency due to _____ ________.

Answer 4

obese, leptin resistance

Question 5

_________: lean people have higher amounts. Increases insulin sensitivity.

Answer 5

adiponectin