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The "powerhouse" of the cell is the
Ghrelin
A hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite and promotes food intake.
Ventromedial Hypothalamus
A region of the brain that plays a critical role in regulating satiety, metabolism, and body weight.
Set Point
The point at which an individual’s “weight thermostat” is supposedly set. When the body falls below this weight, an increase in hunger and a lowered metabolic rate may act to restore the lost weight.
Body Weight
The quantitative measurement of the mass or heaviness of an individual's body, often used as an indicator of health status.
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