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Mutant mice that are homozygous for the ob gene lack a critical hormone termed __________
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

The first hormone to meet the criteria of a negative feedback fat signal was not leptin; it was __________.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: leptin

Answer to Question 2

Answer: insulin



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