Regarding Hunger, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 406

Multiple Choice

Regarding hunger, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Eating does tend to slow when the stomach is stretched or distended.
• B)As the levels of blood sugar (glucose)drop, the liver responds by sending nerve impulses to the brain.
• C)The brain receives many signals from different parts of the digestive system, including the tongue, stomach, and intestines.
• D)The amygdala is the part of the brain that works as the "hunger thermostat" as well as regulating other motives, such as thirst and the sex drive.

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