Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Lead to an Increased

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to lead to an increased preference for salty tastes?

• A) prolonged experience with a low-fat diet
• B) repeated nausea
• C) damage to the adrenal glands
• D) damage to the lateral hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

A gas with no color or smell that results from the combustion of carbon and organic materials as well as from the breathing process. It exists naturally in the atmosphere and is taken in by plants during the process of photosynthesis.

"Blue Baby"

A term for infants displaying cyanosis, often due to congenital heart defects, resulting in insufficient oxygenation of the blood.

Aorta

Large, elastic artery that is the main trunk of the systemic arterial system; carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart and passes through the thorax and abdomen.

Dorsal and Ventral Respiratory Groups

Clusters of neurons in the medulla oblongata that regulate the rhythm of breathing through the control of respiratory muscles.