Which of the following statements best conveys the endocrine function of adipose tissue? Adipose tissue:
A) Antagonizes the effects of insulin on cell membranes
B) Produces ghrelin, which stimulates both appetite and eating
C) Produces and secretes cholecystokinin (CCK), which stimulates the hypothalamic feeding center
D) Produces leptin, which mediates body weight
Ans: D
Feedback:
Adipose tissue is now recognized as an endocrine organ that produces several hormones, including leptin, an important mediator of body weight. It does not produce CCK or ghrelin, however, and adipose tissue does not directly antagonize the effects of insulin.
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