When the Lateral Hypothalamus of a Rat Is Destroyed, It

question 104

Multiple Choice

When the lateral hypothalamus of a rat is destroyed, it may most likely ________.

• A)eat until it doubles in size
• B)search frantically for food
• C)become hyperphagic
• D)become aphagic

Distinguish between excitatory and inhibitory synapses and their roles in neural signaling.

Describe the functional implications of synaptic drugs, including agonists and antagonists.

Explain the mechanism of action potential initiation and propagation in neurons.

Recognize the structural and functional variations of neuronal networks across different species.

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