Leptin Stimulates the Hypothalamus to Secrete ________, Which in Turn

Question

Leptin stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete ________, which in turn acts to _____ appetite.
A) $\alpha$-MSH; stimulate
B) $\alpha$-MSH; suppress
C) melanocortin; stimulate
D) melanocortin; suppress
E) none of these.

Accepted Answer

Leptin stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete $\alpha$-MSH, which acts to suppress appetite.