What Would Be Considered the "On" and "Off" Switches to Hunger

question 59

Multiple Choice

What would be considered the "on" and "off" switches to hunger when they are activated, respectively?

• A) Lateral hypothalamus; ventromedial hypothalamus.
• B) Anterior hypothalamus; superior hypothalamus.
• C) Ventromedial hypothalamus; dorsomedial hypothalamus.
• D) Dorsomedial hypothalamus; lateral hypothalamus.

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