When you are hungry, your stomach lining produces _____, a hormone that activates your lateral hypothalamus.
A)oxytocin
B)throxin
C)ghrelin
D)insulin

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Ghrelin is produced by the stomach lining and signals the brain to activate the lateral hypothalamus, which then triggers feelings of hunger. Oxytocin is a hormone involved in social bonding, throxin is a thyroid hormone that regulates metabolism, and insulin is produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels.

When You Are Hungry, Your Stomach Lining Produces _____, a Hormone