a gastrointestinal hormone produced by epithelial cells lining the fundus of the stomach; appears to be a stimulant for appetite and feeding, but is also a strong stimulant of growth hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary
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ghrelin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | gastrointestinal hormone, gi hormones |
Examples of ghrelin
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The findings suggest ghrelin may enhance the ability to find and identify food.
From the sciencedaily.com
At all these moments, what's fueling the feeling is a substance called ghrelin.
From the time.com
Studies have shown that exercise typically increases the production of ghrelin.
From the well.blogs.nytimes.com
Both PLC inhibitor U-73122 and PKC inhibitor GF109203X diminished ghrelin effect.
From the nature.com
When you eat something, ghrelin is suppressed, making you not want to eat more.
From the huffingtonpost.com
Sleep deprivation decreases levels of leptin, and increases levels of ghrelin.
From the telegraph.co.uk
If ghrelin were all there was to it, we and the rats would eat ourselves to death.
From the time.com
Taylor and his team will next study the effects of lower ghrelin levels on humans.
From the sciencedaily.com
When levels are normal, leptin counter-regulates ghrelin, keeping hunger in check.
From the orlandosentinel.com
- A gastrointestinal hormone produced by epithelial cells lining the fundus of the stomach; appears to be a stimulant for appetite and feeding, but is also a strong stimulant of growth hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary
- Ghrelin stimulates arcuate nucleus production of NPY and AgRP, while inhibiting the suppressive effects that leptin induces on appetite. Ghrelin administration in rats produces hyperphagia and increased body weight. ...
- A hormone made by the stomach that increases the desire to eat.
- A hormone released from the stomach and the small intestine that creates the sensation of hunger.
