Knowing the Regions of the Brain Associated with Hunger and Satiation

question 5

Multiple Choice

Knowing the regions of the brain associated with hunger and satiation has led to a number of medical researchers developing weight loss drugs. So far, the drugs marketed have been

• A) very effective, but only with the severely obese.
• B) very effective, but only with individuals 10-15 pounds off of their set point.
• C) disappointing, but only for the severely obese.
• D) disappointing in their effectiveness.

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