Discuss How 2-DG Infusions or Lesioning of Specific Areas Have

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Essay

Discuss how 2-DG infusions or lesioning of specific areas have been important in better understanding hunger.

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Definitions:

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

A cranial nerve that is responsible for taste and other functions of the throat.

Hypoventilates

A condition where ventilation is inadequate to perform needed gas exchange, often resulting in increased blood CO2 levels.

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid and aortic bodies that detect changes in blood chemical content, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings in the cardiovascular system that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate it.