Research on the Physiological Basis of Hunger Has Indicated That

question 114

Multiple Choice

Research on the physiological basis of hunger has indicated that

• A)there is no relationship between stomach contractions and the experience of hunger.
• B)hunger continues in humans whose cancerous stomachs have been removed.
• C)rats whose stomachs have been removed must be force-fed to prevent starvation.
• D)the secretion of ghrelin is reduced when the stomach is empty.

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Definitions:

Coronary Sinus

The coronary sinus is a large vein on the posterior side of the heart that collects deoxygenated blood from the heart muscle and delivers it to the right atrium.

Left Anterior

Pertaining to the front aspect of the left side of a body or a structure.

Visceral Pericardium

Serous membrane covering the surface of the heart; also called epicardium.

Epicardium

Serous membrane covering the surface of the heart; also called visceral pericardium.