Asked by
Tommy Hutcheson
on Dec 23, 2024Verified
Which of the following influences on hunger motivation does NOT belong with the others?
A) set/settling point
B) attraction to sweet and salty tastes
C) reduced production of ghrelin after stomach bypass surgery
D) memory of time elapsed since your last meal
Ghrelin
A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates appetite and signals hunger to the brain.
Set/Settling Point
Refers to the theory suggesting that each person's body has a genetically determined range of weight and temperature that their body gravitates towards or maintains.
Attraction To Sweet
A natural preference or inclination towards sweet tastes, which is thought to have evolutionary origins.
- Acquire knowledge about the biological and genetic influences on eating patterns and obesity.
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TP
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the biological and genetic influences on eating patterns and obesity.