Lisa Suffered a Stroke That Virtually Destroyed Her Lateral Hypothalamus

question 105

Multiple Choice

Lisa suffered a stroke that virtually destroyed her lateral hypothalamus (LH) . This damage will likely __________

• A) cause Lisa to refuse to eat or eat very little.
• B) cause Lisa to overeat.
• C) greatly increase Lisa's metabolism.
• D) greatly reduce Lisa's metabolism.

---

Definitions:

Stronger

Pertaining to having increased physical strength, durability, or emotional or intellectual resilience.

Susceptible

The state or fact of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing or condition.

Psychoneuroimmunology

The interdisciplinary scientific field studying the interrelation between psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system's functioning.

Brain Chemistry

The complex interplay of chemicals and neurotransmitters in the brain that influences mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.