Leptin: Hormone Functions and Effects
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Leptin: Hormone Functions and Effects

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What is the primary effect of leptin on pancreatic beta-cells?

  • Stimulates insulin biosynthesis
  • Enhances glucagon secretion
  • Increases lipogenesis
  • Inhibits insulin biosynthesis (correct)

    • What is the primary function of the hormone leptin in the body?

  • To stimulate insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells
  • To promote fat storage in adipose tissue
  • To enhance muscle growth and repair
  • To regulate appetite and energy expenditure (correct)

    • How does adiponectin affect insulin sensitivity?

  • Through increased glucose output
  • By inhibiting fatty acid oxidation
  • By promoting glucagon secretion
  • By activating PPAR-α (correct)

    • How does obesity affect leptin levels and its receptors?

    <p>Leptin levels increase but soluble leptin receptors decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a known effect of leptin signaling?

    <p>Increased lipogenesis in adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological state is indicated by decreased leptin levels?

    <p>Starvation or low-calorie dieting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does adiponectin play in obesity-related conditions?

    <p>Suppresses inflammatory cytokines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to adiponectin levels with weight loss?

    <p>They increase significantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best explains leptin resistance in obesity?

    <p>Decreased transport of leptin across the blood-brain barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism is a known action of adiponectin related to tumors?

    <p>Inhibits leptin-induced tumor growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leptin is primarily secreted by which type of cells?

    <p>White adipocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptor does adiponectin bind to for metabolic effects?

    <p>AdipoR1 and AdipoR2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physiological adaptations occur when leptin levels decrease due to fasting or low-calorie intake?

    <p>Increased hunger and decreased energy expenditure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does leptin play beyond appetite regulation?

    <p>It influences glucose metabolism through its action on the pancreas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of hormonal feedback, how does insulin affect leptin secretion?

    <p>Stimulates leptin secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leptin resistance is principally viewed as a major target in understanding what chronic condition?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is linked to lower levels of adiponectin?

    <p>Enhanced atherosclerosis risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the action of leptin in the hypothalamus?

    <p>Leptin binds to presynaptic GABAergic neurons to regulate energy balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which beneficial effect does leptin NOT have on metabolism?

    <p>Increases glucagon secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by elevated circulating levels of leptin in individuals with obesity?

    <p>Leptin resistance and failure to compensate for energy balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does leptin secretion relate to changes in body fat stores?

    <p>Leptin levels increase in proportion to increasing adiposity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one proposed mechanism of leptin resistance in obesity?

    <p>Decreased effectiveness of leptin at hypothalamic signaling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In individuals who are obese, why might higher levels of circulating leptin not lead to reduced food intake?

    <p>Leptin resistance impairs appetite regulation despite high levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component is thought to influence the effectiveness of leptin in promoting energy expenditure?

    <p>Presence of circulating soluble leptin receptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does fasting affect leptin levels in the body?

    <p>Fasting leads to a decline in leptin levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue type is primarily responsible for the secretion of leptin?

    <p>White adipocytes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential role of leptin outside its effect on appetite regulation?

    <p>Influencing glucose metabolism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents a physiological adaptation associated with high leptin levels in obesity?

    <p>Decreased hunger signals despite high energy intake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of leptin resistance in obese individuals?

    <p>Reduced sensitivity of leptin receptors in peripheral organs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of leptin signaling may contribute to understanding obesity as a disease?

    <p>Leptin resistance is a key focus for obesity treatment strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between leptin and insulin secretion?

    <p>Insulin enhances leptin secretion from adipose tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism is primarily implicated by adiponectin in improving insulin sensitivity?

    <p>Inhibition of hepatic glucose production and increased fatty acid oxidation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following effects is attributed to higher levels of adiponectin in the body?

    <p>Suppression of tumor proliferation related to leptin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does leptin play in energy homeostasis when injected directly into the brain?

    <p>It reduces food intake and promotes weight loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is associated with hypoadiponectinemia?

    <p>Risks of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of adiponectin in relation to inflammation?

    <p>It suppresses the action of inflammatory cytokines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does leptin play in the development of metabolic diseases?

    <p>Dysfunction in leptin signaling is linked to hyperinsulinemia and type 2 diabetes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do levels of adiponectin change with weight loss, and what impact does this have?

    <p>Adiponectin levels increase, improving insulin sensitivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is likely to occur in cases of leptin resistance?

    <p>Heightened appetite and difficulty losing weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the function of the receptors AdipoR1 and AdipoR2?

    <p>They are involved in mediating the effects of adiponectin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Leptin

    • Leptin is a hormone produced by white adipocytes.
    • Leptin is a signal of inadequate food intake.
    • Leptin levels decrease during fasting, low-calorie dieting, or uncontrolled type 1 diabetes.
    • Leptin levels increase with increasing adiposity.
    • Leptin resistance may be a primary cause of obesity.
    • The receptors that bind leptin decrease in obesity leading to leptin resistance.
    • Leptin receptors are found in many organs including the liver, skeletal muscles, pancreatic beta cells, and even adipose cells.
    • Leptin is an insulin-sensitizer.
    • Leptin can decrease glucagon synthesis and secretion, decrease hepatic glucose production, and increase insulin hepatic extraction.
    • Leptin can decrease lipogenesis in adipose tissue and increase lipolysis.
    • Leptin inhibits insulin biosynthesis and secretion from pancreatic β-cells.
    • Insulin stimulates leptin secretion from adipose tissue.
    • Leptin and insulin are part of a regulatory feedback loop known as the adipo-insular axis.

    Adiponectin

    • Adiponectin is an adipocytokine that influences insulin sensitivity and atherogenesis.
    • Adiponectin mediates its effects through binding to receptors AdipoR1 and AdipoR2.
    • Adiponectin levels are lower in obesity.
    • Lower adiponectin levels are associated with insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and atherosclerosis in humans.
    • Adiponectin levels increase with weight loss and improve insulin sensitivity.
    • Adiponectin suppresses the action of inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha).
    • Adiponectin improves dyslipidemia and other cardiovascular disease risk factors.
    • Adiponectin is thought to have anti-tumor effects.
    • Adiponectin may inhibit leptin-induced tumor proliferation.
    • Low adiponectin levels have been associated with several types of cancer, including breast, gastric, lung, prostate, and others.
    • Adiponectin enhances insulin sensitivity through increased fatty acid oxidation in skeletal muscle and inhibition of hepatic glucose production.

    Leptin

    • Leptin is a hormone secreted by white adipocytes (fat cells).
    • It is encoded by the ob gene.
    • Leptin plays a crucial role in regulating appetite and energy expenditure.
    • It signals the brain about energy stores and influences feeding behavior.
    • During fasting or calorie restriction, leptin levels decrease, stimulating hunger and reducing energy expenditure.
    • Conversely, leptin levels increase with increased adiposity (fat storage).
    • Leptin resistance is a potential mechanism for the development of obesity.
    • This occurs when the body's cells become less responsive to the effects of leptin.
    • Reduced levels of soluble leptin receptors (SLRs) in obese individuals may contribute to leptin resistance.
    • Leptin's role extends beyond the brain, affecting organs like the liver, skeletal muscles, and pancreatic beta cells.
    • It influences glucose and lipid metabolism, promoting insulin sensitivity and affecting insulin secretion.
    • Leptin is a key player in the adipoinsular axis, a hormonal feedback loop between adipose tissue and the pancreas.

    Adiponectin

    • Adiponectin is another hormone produced by adipose tissue, having significant metabolic effects.
    • It interacts with receptors AdipoR1 and AdipoR2, activating signaling pathways like AMPK and PPAR-α.
    • Adiponectin levels are typically lower in obese individuals, linked to insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and atherosclerosis.
    • Weight loss can increase adiponectin levels, improving insulin sensitivity.
    • Adiponectin possesses anti-inflammatory properties, counteracting the effects of TNF-alpha.
    • It promotes cardiovascular health by positively influencing dyslipidemia and immune function.
    • Adiponectin has potential anti-tumor effects, possibly by inhibiting leptin-induced tumor proliferation.
    • Reduced adiponectin levels are associated with an increased risk of certain cancers.
    • Adiponectin enhances insulin sensitivity by promoting fatty acid oxidation in skeletal muscle and suppressing hepatic glucose production.

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