When hungry animals are injected with this peptide, they will stop feeding or reduce the size of their meals. This peptide is called
A)androgen
B)glucose
C)cholecystokinin (CCK)
D)estrogen

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Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a peptide hormone that is known to suppress appetite and reduce meal size when administered to hungry animals. It is released in the intestine in response to the ingestion of food and acts on the brain to signal satiety.

When Hungry Animals Are Injected with This Peptide, They Will