Damage to the __________ in Rats Can Cause Them to Starve

question 210

Multiple Choice

Damage to the __________ in rats can cause them to starve to death, while damage to the __________ will cause them to eat and eat and eat.

• A) lateral hypothalamus, ventromedial hypothalamus
• B) ventromedial hypothalamus, lateral hypothalamus
• C) liver, kidneys
• D) pancreas, stomach

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Definitions:

Thoracic Duct

The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel in the human body, responsible for transporting lymph and chyle from the lymphatic system into the bloodstream.

Cisterna Chyli

Referred to as the lymphatic system's "reservoir", collecting lymph from the lower half of the body.

Palatine Tonsils

Lymphatic tissue located on either side of the throat that helps defend the body against infection.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell vital for the immune system, involved in protecting the body from infections and foreign invaders.