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tatyanajohnson

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In the experiment by Tordoff and Friedman (1988), reduced eating in a hungry rat was noted after
 
  a. infusions of glucose or fructose into the hepatic portal vein.
  b. removal of nutrients from the stomach.
  c. the investigators cut the hepatic branch of the vagus nerve.
  d. placement of nutrients directly into the stomach.
  e. 2-DG was injected into the hepatic portal vein.

Question 2

The liver sends information about available glucose and fatty acid levels to the brain via the ____________ nerve.
 
  a. trigeminal
  b. glossopharyngeal
  c. vagus
  d. hypoglossal
  e. accessory



cassie_ragen

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. infusions of glucose or fructose into the hepatic portal vein.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. vagus



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