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Puberty Endocrine Events - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* Leptin is a hormonal peptide produced by adipocytes (fat cells).
* Leptin is a hormonal peptide produced by adipocytes (fat cells).
* The amount of leptin in the blood is directly related to the amount of fat in the body.
* The amount of leptin in the blood is directly related to the amount of fat in the body.
* Leptin receptors are found in the [[Liver_- Anatomy & Physiology|liver]], [[Urinary_System_- Anatomy & Physiology#The_Kidney|kidney]], [[Heart_- Anatomy & Physiology|heart]], [[Muscles_- Anatomy & Physiology#Skeletal_Muscle|skeletal muscles]], [[Pancreas_- Anatomy & Physiology|pancreas]], [[Pituitary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology#Anterior_Pituitary_Gland|anterior pituitary gland]] and [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology|hypothalamus]].
* Leptin receptors are found in the [[Liver_- Anatomy & Physiology|liver]], [[Urinary System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology#The_Kidney|kidney]], [[Heart_- Anatomy & Physiology|heart]], [[Muscles_- Anatomy & Physiology#Skeletal_Muscle|skeletal muscles]], [[Pancreas_- Anatomy & Physiology|pancreas]], [[Pituitary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology#Anterior_Pituitary_Gland|anterior pituitary gland]] and [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology|hypothalamus]].
* Leptin may be a signal that notifies GnRH neurons directly that nutritional status is adequate because a threshold 'fatness' has been achieved. Leptin may also signal to GnRH neurons indirectly via stimulation of neuropeptide Y, which in turn stimulates GnRH neurons.
* Leptin may be a signal that notifies GnRH neurons directly that nutritional status is adequate because a threshold 'fatness' has been achieved. Leptin may also signal to GnRH neurons indirectly via stimulation of neuropeptide Y, which in turn stimulates GnRH neurons.