The__________is a Central Area on the Underside of the Hypothalamus

question 27

Multiple Choice

The__________is a central area on the underside of the hypothalamus that appears to function as a stop-eating center. 

• A)ventromedial nucleus  
• B)foramen magnum  
• C)hippocampus  
• D)occipital nucleus

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