Regarding hunger,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Eating is encouraged and increases when the stomach is stretched or distended.
B) The stomach is not essential for feeling hunger.
C) The brain receives many signals from parts of the digestive system, ranging from the tongue and stomach to the intestines and liver.
D) For many people, hunger produces an overall feeling of weakness or shakiness, rather than a "growling" stomach.

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Eating is actually discouraged when the stomach is stretched or distended. This is because the stretch receptors in the stomach send signals to the brain indicating that it is full, which leads to a decrease in appetite.

Regarding Hunger,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE