Which hormone, secreted by white adipocytes, acts on the hypothalamus to regulate appetite and energy expenditure?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Leptin
Leptin is an adipokine that signals the brain about the status of body fat stores. High levels of leptin generally inhibit hunger and promote energy use to maintain energy homeostasis.
Keep practicing
More Adipocytes questions
- Brown adipose tissue is most abundant in which of the following groups?
- What staining method can be used on frozen sections to demonstrate the lipid content within adipocytes?
- Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol within the adipocyte?
- Individual adipocytes are surrounded by a delicate layer of which connective tissue fibers?
- What is the primary histological difference between white and brown adipocytes regarding their nuclei?
- The 'browning' of white adipose tissue results in the formation of which cell type?