Ghrelin is a neuropeptide secreted from the ________ that functions to ________
A) stomach; initiate eating
B) pancreas; inhibit eating
C) liver; suppress insulin secretion
D) duodenum; control CCK levels in the plasma
E) PVN; inhibit eating
Answer: A
Rationale: Ghrelin is a neuropeptide secreted from the gut that functions to initiate feeding.
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