Which of the Following Would Cause an Increase in Hunger

question 370

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause an increase in hunger and/or eating behaviour?

• A) damage to the lateral hypothalamus
• B) an increase in blood glucose levels
• C) an increase in blood leptin levels but too few leptin receptors in the brain
• D) activation of the stretch receptors in the stomach

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