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Leptin

life science Maturity 11-13

Your body has a special way to tell you when to eat.

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Small parts of your body send a signal to your brain. This signal says you have enough food. It helps you feel full. Do you feel full after a big meal?

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Summary of the different ways leptin can...
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Diagram representing where leptin is...
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