Which of the following increases the sensitivity of the stomach's stretch receptors and promotes satiation?
A)the hormone insulin
B)the hormone ghrelin
C)the neurotransmitter dopamine
D)the hormone cholecystokinin (CCK)

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Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone released by the small intestine in response to the presence of food. It increases the sensitivity of the stomach's stretch receptors and promotes satiation by reducing appetite and causing a feeling of fullness. Insulin is involved in regulating blood sugar levels, not satiation. Ghrelin stimulates appetite and increases food intake. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, not satiation.

Which of the Following Increases the Sensitivity of the Stomach's