Which of the Following Does Not Function in Decreasing Appetite

Question

Which of the following does not function in decreasing appetite?
A) cholecystokinin (CCK)
B) ghrelin
C) corticotropin releasing hormone
D) PYY3-36
E) insulin

Accepted Answer

Ghrelin is known as the "hunger hormone" because it stimulates appetite, increases food intake, and promotes fat storage. Unlike the other options listed, which are involved in decreasing appetite or regulating metabolism, ghrelin's primary function is to increase appetite.