Which of the Following Increases the Sensitivity of Stretch Receptors

question 43

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
• B) the hormone epinephrine
• C) the hormone ghrelin
• D) the neurotransmitter neuropeptide Y

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