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Cholecystokinin is a hormone which when injected in human body

  1. A
    Increases appetite
  2. B
    Increases appetite and thirst
  3. C
    Decreases appetite
  4. D
    Decreases appetite and thirst

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Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a peptide hormone secreted by cells of the upper small intestine. It acts as a satiety signal in the brain, meaning it signals that the body is full, which leads to a decrease in appetite (food intake regulation).

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Cholecystokinin is a hormone which when injected in human body
A
Increases appetite
B
Increases appetite and thirst
C
Decreases appetite
D
Decreases appetite and thirst

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