If the Lateral Hypothalamus Is Destroyed in a Starving Animal

question 191

Multiple Choice

If the lateral hypothalamus is destroyed in a starving animal, the animal will

• A)overeat drastically.
• B)become unusually sensitive to external cues for eating.
• C)become unusually sensitive to internal cues for eating.
• D)refuse to eat.

Understand the signs that indicate abnormalities during clinical exams.

Know the recommended ages to begin various health screenings.

Grasp the importance and components of a comprehensive health assessment, including pelvic and rectovaginal exams.

Understand the procedure and positioning for conducting physical examinations.

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Definitions:

Isotopes

Variants of a particular chemical element which differ in neutron number, and consequently in nucleon number.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland.

Internal Consistency

A measure of how well the items on a test or the components of a multi-dimensional instrument assess the same construct.

Coefficient Alpha

A measure of the internal consistency of a test or survey, indicating how closely related a set of items are as a group.