The _______ Likely Serves as the "On" Switch for Eating

question 55

Multiple Choice

The _______ likely serves as the "on" switch for eating behaviour,while the ______ likely serves as the "off" switch.

• A)ventromedial hypothalamus;lateral hypothalamus
• B)lateral hypothalamus;ventromedial hypothalamus
• C)ventromedial hypothalamus;paraventricular nucleus
• D)paraventricular nucleus;lateral hypothalamus

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Definitions:

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