During prolonged caloric restriction, what causes an individual to experience increased hunger despite elevated circulating levels of Peptide YY (PYY)?

💡 Explanation

Caloric restriction causes a compensatory decrease in the brain's sensitivity to Peptide YY (PYY), because the body attempts to restore energy balance. Therefore, hunger increases despite elevated PYY levels, rather than increased vagal sensitivity overriding satiety signals.

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