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The metabolism of protein may promote short-term satiety by decreasing the secretion of hormones, such as ______ that stimulate eating.Multiple choice question.bileleptinghrelingastrin

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The metabolism of protein may promote short-term satiety by decreasing the secretion of hormones, such as ______ that stimulate eating.Multiple choice question.bileleptinghrelingastrin

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The correct answer is "ghrelin". Ghrelin is known as the "hunger hormone" because it stimulates appetite, increases food intake and promotes fat storage. When protein is metabolized, it can suppress the secretion of ghrelin, thus reducing the urge to eat and promoting short-term satiety.

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