Destruction of an Appetite-Suppressing Area Within the Hypothalamus of an Animal

question 6

Multiple Choice

Destruction of an appetite-suppressing area within the hypothalamus of an animal is most likely to

• A) lower the animal's set point for body weight.
• B) cause the animal to become extremely fat.
• C) lower the animal's blood insulin levels.
• D) increase the animal's basal metabolic rate.

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Definitions:

Fatty Tissue

Connective tissue in the body that stores fat, serving as an energy reserve, insulating against heat loss, and providing cushioning for organs.

Bones

The rigid organs that constitute part of the vertebrate skeleton, providing structure and protection to the body.

Fine Motor Skills

Physical skills that involve the small muscles and eye–hand coordination.

Button

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