Which of the Following Statements Regarding Ghrelin Is Not True

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding ghrelin is not true?

• A) Ghrelin is referred to as the hunger hormone.
• B) Ghrelin is released by cells in the stomach just after a meal.
• C) Blood levels of ghrelin decrease following a meal.
• D) If someone overproduced ghrelin, that person would not always experience a feeling of satiety after a meal.

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Definitions:

Termination Stage

The final phase in the process of change where an individual has successfully sustained new behavior and is no longer at risk of returning to previous behaviors.

Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavior change that outlines five stages people go through to change their behavior: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Maintenance Stage

A phase in the behavior change process where individuals work to sustain their newly adopted healthy behaviors over the long term.

Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavioral change that outlines six stages individuals go through when changing a habit or behavior.