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______ is a chemical messenger secreted by fat cells that acts as an appetite suppressant. Choose one answer. a. Orexin b. Leptin c. Ghrelin d. Angiotensin

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Chapter11: Digestion And Nutrition

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______ is a chemical messenger secreted by fat cells that acts as an appetite suppressant.

Choose one answer.

	a. Orexin
	b. Leptin
	c. Ghrelin
	d. Angiotensin

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