Sleep deprivation increases levels of the hunger-arousing hormone ________ and decreases levels of the hunger-suppressing hormone ________.
A) melatonin;cortisol
B) serotonin;orexin
C) ghrelin;leptin
D) epinephrine;norepinephrine

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Ghrelin is known as the hunger hormone because it stimulates appetite, while leptin is known as the satiety hormone because it signals to the brain that the body has had enough to eat. Lack of sleep increases levels of ghrelin and decreases levels of leptin, leading to increased feelings of hunger and a tendency to overeat.

Sleep Deprivation Increases Levels of the Hunger-Arousing Hormone ________ and Decreases