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The satiety system is to the feeding system as the_______hypothalamus is to the_______hypothalamus.

Correct answer: A. ventromedial; lateral

  • A. ventromedial; lateral
  • B. lateral; ventromedial
  • C. non-homeostatic; homeostatic
  • D. cyclic; episodic

Explanation

The ventromedial hypothalamus is traditionally associated with satiety, whereas the lateral hypothalamus is associated with feeding and hunger. Thus the order is ventromedial followed by lateral.

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