What Evidence Suggested That the LH and VMH Were Hunger

question 590

Essay

What evidence suggested that the LH and VMH were hunger "on" and "off" centres? What evidence suggests otherwise?

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Definitions:

Cholinergic Cells

Cells that produce and release acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle contraction and memory.

Hippocampal Formation

A complex brain structure embedded deep into the temporal lobe, playing a major role in learning and memory.

Caching Food

The behavior of storing away food in hidden locations by animals, as a strategy to manage food supply.