Regarding Gherlin which is false: (A) Secreted from oxyntic cells, (B) Increases fat deposition, (C) Stimulates appetite, (D) Secretion increased in anorexia
Answer is B. Ghrelin is secreted primarily by the stomach and appears to play an impoant role in the central control of food intake. It also stimulates growth hormone secretion by acting directly on receptors in the pituitary.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology, 23rd edition Page no: 448