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Tim is frequently hungry, which makes it difficult to adopt and stick with a calorie-reduced diet. what hormone is secreted by stomach cells to stimulate appetite in the brain?

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The answer is ghrelin. It acts as a hormone in the hypothalamus, which is secreted by stomach cells and promotes eating and weight gain by increasing smell sensitivity, stimulating appetite, and promoting efficient energy storage.
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