Cholecystokinin and peptide YY are two hormones that are released in response to nutrients reaching the small intestine. What is the resultant effect of this action?

A) Hunger and satiety are increased.
B) Hunger and satiety are decreased.
C) Hunger increases and satiety decreases.
D) Hunger decreases and satiety increases


Ans: D) Hunger decreases and satiety increases

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