Clarence Suffered a Stroke That Destroyed His Lateral Hypothalamus (LH)

question 529

Multiple Choice

Clarence suffered a stroke that destroyed his lateral hypothalamus (LH) . This damage is likely to cause Clarence to

• A)refuse to eat.
• B)never feel full.
• C)overeat.
• D)experience massive weight gain without overeating.

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Definitions:

Myelin

The insulating layer around many nerve fibers, essential for the fast transmission of electrical impulses along nerve cells.

Nerve Impulse

An electrical signal that travels along the axon of a neuron, transmitting information between neurons or between neurons and muscles.

Graded Potential

Small voltage fluctuation across the cell membrane.

Voltage-Sensitive

Referring to mechanisms or devices that respond to changes in electrical potential or voltage across their membrane or structure.