Asked by
Michael Ogunfowokan
on Dec 12, 2024Verified
Marty just lost 15 pounds.Even though she has better eating habits,she has a strong urge to eat more frequently than she did before she lost the weight.The most likely reason for
Marty's problem is
A) an increase in ghrelin.
B) a decrease in glucose.
C) a decrease in leptin.
D) equal levels of leptin and ghrelin.
Ghrelin
A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates appetite and signals the brain to increase food intake.
Glucose
A fundamental sugar crucial for powering living organisms and a key ingredient in various carbohydrates.
Leptin
A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.
- Understand the function and objective of homeostasis in maintaining equilibrium within the body's internal environment.
Verified Answer
RN
Learning Objectives
- Understand the function and objective of homeostasis in maintaining equilibrium within the body's internal environment.