The Brain Area That When Stimulated Suppresses Eating Is the

question 107

Multiple Choice

The brain area that when stimulated suppresses eating is the

• A)lateral hypothalamus.
• B)ventromedial hypothalamus.
• C)lateral thalamus.
• D)ventromedial thalamus.

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Definitions:

Nucleus Accumbens

A brain structure involved in the circuitry of reward, pleasure, and addiction.

Dopamine Receptors

Proteins located on the surface of nerve cells that bind to dopamine and trigger a cellular response.

Addictions

Compulsive engagement in behavior or substance use despite harmful consequences, driven by psychological and sometimes physical dependence.

Type I Alcoholism

A subtype of alcoholism, often developing later in life, characterized by less genetic predisposition and often triggered by environmental or emotional factors.