In addition to secreting the hunger-triggering hormone orexin,the ________ monitors levels of the body's other appetite hormones.

A) hippocampus
B) amygdala
C) cerebellum
D) hypothalamus

Orexin

Orexin is a neuropeptide that regulates arousal, wakefulness, and appetite, playing a crucial role in sleep-wake cycles and metabolic processes.

Appetite Hormones

Biological substances that influence appetite and food intake, such as ghrelin and leptin, playing crucial roles in hunger and satiety signals.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain located at the base, crucial for hormone production and regulation of essential bodily functions including temperature, thirst, and hunger.