As the number of hours since a person's last meal increases, which indicator of hunger decreases (gets smaller)?
A) Ratings of hunger: how hungry are you?
B) Ratings of how much is in stomach: how full is your stomach?
C) Ratings of the desire to eat: how much do you want to eat?
D) Ratings of how much to eat: how much can you eat?

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As the number of hours since a person's last meal increases, the amount of food in their stomach decreases, leading to lower ratings of how full the stomach feels. This is because the body gradually digests and absorbs the food, emptying the stomach and signaling the need for more nutrients.

As the Number of Hours Since a Person's Last Meal