UNDERSTANDING PSYCH.-ACCESS >CUSTOM<
UNDERSTANDING PSYCH.-ACCESS >CUSTOM<
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ISBN: 9781260367027
Author: FELDMAN
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 25, Problem 1E
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To match: The terms with their definitions.

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1. Hypothalamusb. Responsible for monitoring food intake
2. Lateral hypothalamic damagea. Leads to refusal of food and starvation
3. Ventromedical hypothalamic damagec. Causes extreme overeating.

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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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