When you are hungry, your stomach lining produces ghrelin, a hormone that activates your
A) lateral hypothalamus.
B) vertromedial hypothalamus.
C) cortical region of the pons.
D) corpus callosum.

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Ghrelin, often referred to as the "hunger hormone," is produced in the stomach lining and signals the brain to stimulate appetite. It specifically activates the lateral hypothalamus, which is a part of the brain known to control hunger.

When You Are Hungry, Your Stomach Lining Produces Ghrelin, a Hormone