Ryan Is Having Great Difficulty Controlling His Appetite

question 4

Multiple Choice

Ryan is having great difficulty controlling his appetite. All he wants to do is eat, and no matter how much he eats, he is still hungry. His weight is approaching 400 pounds and he still constantly wants to eat. His physician says the problem is due to a disorder in a specific center of the brain. That brain center is most likely the __________.

• A) medulla
• B) cerebral cortex
• C) thalamus
• D) hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Residuary

The remainder of an estate left after all other bequests and claims have been satisfied.

Personal Representative

An individual appointed to administer the estate of a deceased person, also known as an executor or administrator.

Executor

The personal representative appointed to administer the estate of a person who died leaving a valid will.

Beneficiaries

Individuals or entities designated to receive the benefits or proceeds from insurance policies, trusts, wills, or other contracts.