To match: The terms with their definitions.
Answer to Problem 1E
Correct answer:
1. Hypothalamus | b. Responsible for monitoring food intake |
2. Lateral hypothalamic damage | a. Leads to refusal of food and starvation |
3. Ventromedical hypothalamic damage | c. Causes extreme overeating. |
Explanation of Solution
1. Hypothalamus: b. Responsible for monitoring food intake
In the brain, hypothalamus is the central organ to regulate the food intake.
2. Lateral hypothalamic damage: a. Leads to refusal of food and starvation
Lateral hypothalamic damage is known for the regulation of metabolism as well as it leads to refusal of food and starvation.
3. Ventromedial hypothalamic damage: c. Causes extreme overeating
The ventromedial hypothalamic is a different morphological nucleus involved in the process of termination of fear, hunger, thermoregulation, and sexual activity. The ventromedial hypothalamic damage mainly causes extreme overeating.
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