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Hormone which acts on hypothalamus to decrease food intake,stimulate satirty and increase energy output is:

A

Secratin

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Gastrin

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C

Growth hormone

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D

Leptin

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Solution

The correct option is D Leptin
Leptin is the hormone that is secreted by the Adipose cells and works on the hypothalamus to induce satiety. It is important in maintaining energy balance.
The hunger hormone or ghrelin acts antagonistically to the Leptin.
So, the correct option is 'Leptin.'

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