Troy finds it very hard to lose weight.No matter how often he exercises,he keeps gaining weight instead of losing it.He thinks that he has a genetic predisposition to be overweight,
Which has most likely made him sensitive to the hunger-promoting effects of
A) ghrelin.
B) leptin.
C) the hypothalamus.
D) the gustatory cortex.

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Ghrelin is known as the "hunger hormone" because it stimulates appetite, increases food intake, and promotes fat storage. Individuals who are sensitive to the effects of ghrelin might feel hungrier and thus have a harder time losing weight.

Troy Finds It Very Hard to Lose Weight