Which of the Following Increases the Sensitivity of Stretch Receptors

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following increases the sensitivity of stretch receptors in the stomach and helps signal feelings of fullness while you are eating a meal?

• A)the hormone cholecystokinin (CCK)
• B)the hormone epinephrine
• C)the hormone ghrelin
• D)the neurotransmitter neuropeptide Y (NPY)

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Definitions:

Methanol

A light, volatile, colorless liquid alcohol, CH₃OH, used as a solvent, antifreeze, fuel, and as a starting material for chemical synthesis.

Single Bonds

Chemical bonds involving the sharing of one pair of valence electrons between two atoms, typically indicative of a stable chemical linkage.

Formaldehyde

A colorless, strong-smelling gas used in making building materials and many household products, known chemically as CH2O.

Lewis Structure

A diagram that represents the distribution of valence electrons around atoms in a molecule, indicating bonds and lone pairs.