Researchers Investigating Appetite Distinguish Between the Roles Played by the Ventromedial

question 158

Multiple Choice

 Researchers investigating appetite distinguish between the roles played by the ventromedial hypothalamus and the lateral hypothalamus. Where are these two structures located relative to one another?

• A) The lateral hypothalamus is contralateral to the ventromedial hypothalamus.
• B) The lateral hypothalamus is rostral to the ventromedial hypothalamus.
• C) The lateral hypothalamus is closer to the midline than the ventromedial hypothalamus.
• D) The ventromedial hypothalamus is located closer to the midline than the lateral hypothalamus.

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