Lucinda Is Concerned Because Her Son Marco Is Constantly Demanding

Lucinda is concerned because her son Marco is constantly demanding food and is rapidly gaining weight. She thinks it may be due to increased levels of a hormone involved in regulating eating behaviour and body weight. Which of the following hormones is MOST likely to be responsible for Marco's appetite and weight gain?

A) Glucagon
B) Ghrelin
C) Gastric inhibitory peptide
D) Parathyroid hormone

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