Stimulation of the ________ Within the Hypothalamus Produces the Sensation

question 92

Multiple Choice

Stimulation of the ________ within the hypothalamus produces the sensation of hunger.

• A) satiety center
• B) feeding center
• C) thirst center
• D) limbic system
• E) hormone center

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Definitions:

Tendon

A fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, enabling movement by transmitting the force generated by the muscle.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals, playing a major role in breathing by contracting and flattening to enlarge the thoracic cavity.

Orbicularis Oris

A complex of muscles in the lips that encircles the mouth, enabling it to close, pucker, and articulate words and expressions.

Diaphragm

A muscular and tendinous sheet that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a major role in breathing.