Practice mode Psychology

Which area of the brain is most closely linked with hunger, eating and satiety?

Correct answer C. Hypothalamus

Explanation

The hypothalamus regulates appetite. Its lateral area triggers hunger and its ventromedial area signals fullness, responding to hormones such as leptin and ghrelin and to blood sugar levels.

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