Though the Meaning Has Since Been Rethought, Initial Research Found

question 511

Multiple Choice

Though the meaning has since been rethought, initial research found that when the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) of rats was destroyed, the rats ___________.

• A)became gluttons and their body weights frequently doubled or tripled
• B)refused to eat, often to the point of starvation
• C)experienced the normal signals of satiety
• D)began eating normally

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Definitions:

Set-point Theory

The hypothesis that individuals have a genetically determined range of weight and temperature that their body regulates to maintain at a stable level.

Level Of Fat Stores

Refers to the quantity of accumulated fat in the body, important for energy storage and hormonal functions.

Body Monitor

A device or application used for tracking physiological metrics, such as heart rate, calorie consumption, and physical activity, to maintain or improve health.

Revised Externality Hypothesis

A theory proposing changes or expansions to the original concept that external cues, rather than internal states, primarily influence individuals' perceptions and behaviors.