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Adipose tissue is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. The main function is to store energy as fat, but it also has an important endocrine function.
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|+ ''Adipose Hormones''
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!Hormone
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!Regulation and Production
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|<font color=Purple>Leptin</font>
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|Leptin is produced when the body has had adequate to eat.
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|Sends a signal to the ''appetite centre'' of the [[Endocrine System - Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] indicating satiety. Leptin also seems to be a significant regulator of reproductive function, as animals with low body mass, and thus low leptin levels fail to cycle.
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|<font color=Purple>Resistin</font>
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|Participates in the [[General Pathology - Basic Aspects of the Immune Response|immune response.]] It may have some role in obesity and Type II Diabetes mellitus.