The liver sends signals to the brain to turn hunger on or off depending upon the body's level(s) of ____.
A) CCK
B) insulin and leptin
C) glucose and glycogen
D) leptin

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The liver plays an important role in regulating hunger by monitoring levels of glucose and glycogen in the body. When glucose levels are low, the liver sends signals to the brain to turn hunger on in order to obtain more glucose. When glycogen levels are high, the liver sends signals to turn hunger off. The other options, A, B, and D, are hormones involved in appetite regulation, but not specifically regulated by the liver.

The Liver Sends Signals to the Brain to Turn Hunger