In Contrast to the Lateral Hypothalamus, Stimulation of the Ventromedial

question 110

Multiple Choice

In contrast to the lateral hypothalamus, stimulation of the ventromedial hypothalamus

• A)makes a hungry animal eat.
• B)makes an animal stop eating.
• C)has no effect on eating.
• D)makes a full animal start eating.
• E)restores homeostasis.

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Definitions:

Extracellular

Outside the cell.

Osmotic Pressure

Force required to prevent the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Na+

A symbol representing sodium ions, which are essential electrolytes in the body, playing key roles in nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, and fluid balance.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood in which blood cells are suspended, consisting largely of water, proteins, and dissolved substances.