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Physiology G.I.T 4520bf6d

Which of the following decreases appetite?

A
Orexin
B
Neuropeptide Y
C
Ghrelin
D
Leptin
High-Yield Explanation
Food intake and appetite are regulated by various circulating hormones including ghrelin and glucagon-like-peptide 1 (GLP-1). Ghrelin, mainly released from the stomach, increases food intake, induces appetite, enhances adiposity as well as releases growth hormone Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition page number:811,812,813

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