Why Might a Person Be Able to Eat When Hunger

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why might a person be able to eat when hunger sensation is absent?

• A)The stomach intensifies its contractions and creates hunger pangs.
• B)The conscious mind of the cortex can override body signals.
• C)The digestive tract sends messages to the hypothalamus.
• D)The hypothalamus anticipates the availability of nutrients.

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Geologic Aspects

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Mountains

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Cloud Formation

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