Which of the following hormones is expressed and released from the stomach and is involved in the stimulation of food intake?
A) cholecystokinin, CCK
B) ghrelin
C) GLP-1
D) neuropeptide Y, NPY
E) protein tyrosine tyrosine, PYY

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Ghrelin is a hormone produced and released from the stomach that stimulates appetite and food intake.  Ghrelin is produced and secreted by the X/A-like enteroendocrine cells of the stomach oxyntic (acid-secreting) glands. The major effect of ghrelin is exerted within the central nervous system at the level of the arcuate nucleus where it stimulates the release of neuropeptide Y (NPY) and agouti-related protein (AgRP). The actions of NPY and AgRP enhance appetite and thus, food intake.

Which of the Following Hormones Is Expressed and Released from the Stomach