Levels of the hormone ghrelin
A) remain steady, as long as an organism stays at a weight set point.
B) increase following a meal, then drop during fasting.
C) drop following a meal, then increase during fasting.
D) are correlated with the amount of body fat an organism has stored.

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Ghrelin levels increase when the body needs energy (during fasting) and decrease after eating, signaling satiety and the cessation of eating. This hormone plays a significant role in appetite regulation and energy balance.

Levels of the Hormone Ghrelin