A man has most of his stomach removed because of cancer. He learns __________ after his surgery.

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The stomach helps regulate hunger by releasing certain hormones that signal to the brain when the body is full. However, even with most of his stomach removed, the body can still regulate hunger through other mechanisms such as blood, liver, and brain function. The man may experience some changes in appetite and digestion, but he will not necessarily become hyperphagic (excessively hungry) or aphagic (unable to eat). He may still be able to feel full and satisfied after eating, without the need to sham feed (mimic the act of eating without actually consuming food) for the rest of his life.

A Man Has Most of His Stomach Removed Because of Cancer