Bariatric Surgery Involves Removal or Bypass of a Large Portion

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Essay

Bariatric surgery involves removal or bypass of a large portion of the stomach.Speculate on how the production of ghrelin following bariatric surgery might affect appetite and explain your reasoning.

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