How do hormonal changes impact the appetite of older adults?
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The question is asking how hormonal changes affect the appetite of older adults, presenting four possible responses to choose from.
Answer
B) They lead to decreased feelings of hunger.
The final answer is B) They lead to decreased feelings of hunger.
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The final answer is B) They lead to decreased feelings of hunger.
More Information
Hormonal changes such as increased levels of insulin, leptin, and peptide-YY are associated with reduced appetite in older adults, contributing to the anorexia of aging.
Sources
- An overview of appetite decline in older people - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Augmented gut hormone response to feeding in older adults - sciencedirect.com
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