Which of the following is true of ghrelin?
A) Fasting reduces blood levels of ghrelin.
B) Blood levels of ghrelin are increased after a meal.
C) Infusion of ghrelin into the brain stimulates food intake.
D) Infusion of ghrelin into the gut suppresses the secretion of glucagon.
E) Ghrelin knockout mice are anorexic and lose body weight.

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Ghrelin, often called the "hunger hormone," is secreted primarily by the stomach and stimulates food intake by acting on the brain, particularly the hypothalamus.

Which of the Following Is True of Ghrelin