When you are sleep deprived, your body produces more of the hormone _____ that tells you when it is time to eat and less of the hormone _____ that tells you when to stop eating.

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Ghrelin is the hunger hormone that stimulates appetite, while leptin is the satiety hormone that signals the body to stop eating when it is full. Sleep deprivation leads to an increase in ghrelin levels and a decrease in leptin levels, which can result in feelings of hunger and overeating. Melatonin is a hormone that regulates sleep, while cortisol is a stress hormone that can interfere with sleep but has no direct impact on hunger and satiety.

When You Are Sleep Deprived, Your Body Produces More of the Hormone