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Malayah Johnnson
on Dec 18, 2024
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Damage to the ventromedial hypothalamus leads to:
A) digestive problems in animals.
B) animals not eating.
C) anorexia nervosa.
D) overeating in animals.
Ventromedial Hypothalamus
A part of the hypothalamus involved in regulating satiety, metabolism, and sexual behaviors.
Overeating
The consumption of food in quantities greater than the energy expenditure, leading to potential weight gain.
Digestive Problems
Issues related to the gastrointestinal tract that can include symptoms such as bloating, constipation, or diarrhea.
- Gain insight into the role of hormonal and neural contributions to emotional and behavioral patterns.
- Assess the incidence and effects of both eating disorders and obesity.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the role of hormonal and neural contributions to emotional and behavioral patterns.
- Assess the incidence and effects of both eating disorders and obesity.