Which of the following increases the sensitivity of stretch receptors in the stomach and helps signal feelings of fullness while you are eating a meal?
A) the hormone cholecystokinin
B) the hormone epinephrine
C) the hormone ghrelin
D) the neurotransmitter neuropeptide Y

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The hormone cholecystokinin is released by the small intestine in response to the presence of food, and it has been shown to increase the sensitivity of stretch receptors in the stomach. This, in turn, can help signal feelings of fullness during a meal.

Which of the Following Increases the Sensitivity of Stretch Receptors