Though Scientists First Thought That the Lateral Hypothalamus (LH)was a "Hunger

question 49

True/False

Though scientists first thought that the lateral hypothalamus (LH)was a "hunger on" centre,they now believe that the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH)is responsible for this particular function.

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Retrovirus

RNA virus, containing the enzyme reverse transcriptase, that carries out RNA/DNA transcription.

Budding

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Proteinaceous Infectious Particles

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