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Increase in ........... hormone levels results in the sensation of hunger and motivation to consume food.

A
Leptin
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Ghrelin
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C
Nectin
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D
Calcitonin
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Solution

The correct option is B Ghrelin
A. Leptin is a hormone, made by fat cells, that decreases your appetite.
B. Ghrelin is a hormone that is produced and released mainly by the stomach with small amounts also released by the small intestine, pancreas, and brain. It has numerous functions. It is termed the 'hunger hormone' because it increases appetite, also plays a role in body weight.
C. The nectins, a family of four immunoglobulin superfamily members (nectin 1 to 4), interact through their extracellular domains to support cell-cell adhesion.
D. Calcitonin lowers blood calcium levels by suppressing osteoclast activity in the bones and increasing the amount of calcium excreted in the urine.
So, the correct answer is "Ghrelin".

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