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corkyiscool3328

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The idea that the LH is a hunger center has largely been abandoned because
 
  A) bilateral lesions of the LH produce hyperphagia.
  B) the paraventricular nucleus appears to be the hunger center.
  C) bilateral LH lesions produce severe and general motor disturbances and reduce responsiveness to all kinds of sensory input, not just food.
  D) LH lesions do not reduce eating.
  E) LH lesions do not reduce either eating or drinking.

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Evidence suggests that the effects of large bilateral VMH lesions on eating are, in part, caused by damage to the __________ or its connections.
 
  A) paraventricular nuclei
  B) lateral geniculate nuclei
  C) lateral hypothalamus
  D) preoptic nuclei
  E) amygdala


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anoriega3

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


corkyiscool3328

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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