Which Area of the Hypothalamus,containing One Group of Neurons That

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which area of the hypothalamus,containing one group of neurons that are sensitive to incoming hunger signals and another area that responds to satiety signals,has been singled out as especially important in the regulation of hunger?

• A) ventromedial area
• B) lateral area
• C) arcuate nucleus
• D) paraventricular nucleus

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