Which of the Following Is NOT Associated with a Decrease

question 184

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT associated with a decrease in hunger or eating behavior?

• A)Damage to the ventromedial hypothalamus
• B)A decrease in ghrelin
• C)Nervous system information indicating stretching of the stomach walls
• D)High levels of leptin in the blood

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