A Lesion to This Brain Area Will Result in a Rat

question 153

Multiple Choice

A lesion to this brain area will result in a rat that becomes obese.

• A) anterior hypothalamus
• B) dorsomedial hypothalamus
• C) lateral hypothalamus
• D) ventromedial hypothalamus
• E) posterior hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Retina

The layer of tissue that is located on the inner surface of the eyeball and contains the sensory receptors for vision.

Sclera

The white, outer layer of the eyeball that provides structure and protection.

Irises

The colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil and controls the amount of light entering the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil.

Pupils

The circular openings in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters, and their size adjusts in response to light intensity.