Asked by Dominic Collins on Sep 28, 2024
If you destroy one particular area of its brain,a rat will lose all interest in food and may well starve to death.Which area is it
A) thalamus
B) cerebellum
C) medulla
D) hypothalamus
Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is a region of the brain that plays a crucial role in controlling many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature regulation, and the release of various hormones.
Thalamus
A brain structure that acts as a relay station, directing sensory and motor signals to other parts of the brain, and is involved in regulating consciousness and sleep.
Cerebellum
A part of the brain that regulates motor movements, maintaining posture, balance, and coordinating speech.
- Know the role of the brain in regulating basic biological needs and responses.
- Recognize the significance of the hypothalamus in hunger and eating behaviors.
Learning Objectives
- Know the role of the brain in regulating basic biological needs and responses.
- Recognize the significance of the hypothalamus in hunger and eating behaviors.