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___________________ _ is a genetic disorder characterized by excessive appetite, massive obesity, short stature, and often mental retardation.
 
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____________________ maintains homeostasis by regulating food intake and energy expenditure in response to adipose tissue.
 
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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Prader-Willi syndrome

Answer to Question 2

Leptin


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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