Ghrelin

question 64

Multiple Choice

Ghrelin:

• A) is an anti-inflammatory steroid.
• B) is produced by the pancreas.
• C) reduces metabolism.
• D) stimulates appetite.

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Vegetables

Edible plants or parts of plants, such as leaves, stems, roots, and seeds, commonly consumed in diets and known for nutritional benefits.

Essential Nutrients

Nutrients that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet, including certain amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.

Kilocalories

A unit of energy measurement in nutrition, commonly called a calorie, equivalent to 1000 small calories.

Energy Content

The amount of energy stored in a substance or system, which can be released or utilized through various processes.