Hunger centre of brain is________________?
Correct answer: D. Hypothalamus
- A. Temporal lobe
- B. Stria nigra
- C. Frontal lobe
- D. Hypothalamus
Explanation
The hypothalamus contains feeding centres that regulate hunger and satiety, classically described as a lateral hunger centre and a ventromedial satiety centre. The other listed regions are not the primary centres for hunger regulation.
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