Which of the following statements best reflects the current view regarding the role of ghrelin in hunger regulation?
A) it is associated with increased hunger
B) ghrelin levels regulate feelings of satiety in the stomach
C) decreased ghrelin levels are involved in a lower propensity to feel hungry
D) high amounts in the brain have been shown to cause refusal to eat in laboratory rats

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Ghrelin is often referred to as the "hunger hormone" because it has been shown to increase hunger in animals and humans. Studies have found that ghrelin levels increase before meals and decrease after meals and during fasting, indicating its role in regulating hunger.

Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects the Current View