Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What are ghrelin?

  1. The name of a Harry Potter character.

  2. A hormone that makes you want to eat more.

  3. The name of fat cells in your belly.

  4. The chemical in your brain that makes you feel good.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ghrelin is the 'hunger hormone' produced in the stomach that signals appetite to the brain. Levels rise before meals and fall after eating, making it a key regulator of hunger and food-seeking behavior.