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Regarding Gherlin which is false -

A
Secreted from D1 cells of fundus
B
Induces lipolysis
C
Stimulates appetite
D
None of the above
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Ans. is D None of the above o Ghrelin is secreted primarily by the stomach and appears to play an important role in the central control of food intake. It also stimulates growth hormone secretion by acting directly on receptors in the pituitary. It is also produced in the hypothalamus and has marked growth hormone-stimulating activity', o Ghrelin is a peptide secreted by oxyntic cells in gastric fundus that are characterized by round, compact, electron-dense secretory granules (P/D1Cells in humans, A cells in rats and X/A linked cells in dogs), o Ghrelin promotes food intake, i.e., stimulate appetite (orexigenic). o Ghrelin secretion increases with anorexia. o In human, ghrelin induces lipolysis (not increases fat deposition).

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