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One of the more important regulatory signals in long-term energy balance and weight maintenance is ________, a hormone produced by fat cells.
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In the United States, ________ of all adults are overweight or obese. (Please supply a fraction for your answer.)
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cswans24

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Answer to Question 1

leptin

Answer to Question 2

3-Feb



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