The Brain Area That Triggers Hunger and Motivates Eating Behaviour

question 170

Multiple Choice

The brain area that triggers hunger and motivates eating behaviour is

• A) the lateral hypothalamus.
• B) the passive hypothalamus.
• C) the ventromedial hypothalamus.
• D) the anterior hypothalamus.

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Definitions:

Facial Nerve

The seventh cranial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression, taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and the secretion of saliva and tears.

Vagus

Referring to the tenth cranial nerve (vagus nerve), which is part of the parasympathetic nervous system and controls functions of the heart, lungs, and digestive tract.

Ptosis

Falling down of an organ—for example, the drooping of the upper eyelid.

Oculomotor Nerve

The cranial nerve III, responsible for controlling a majority of eye movements, pupil constriction, and keeping the eyelid open.