Stimulation of the ________ Within the Hypothalamus Produces the Sensation

Question

Stimulation of the ________ within the hypothalamus produces the sensation of hunger.
A) satiety center
B) feeding center
C) thirst center
D) limbic system
E) hormone center

Accepted Answer

The feeding center within the hypothalamus is responsible for stimulating hunger, while the satiety center signals when it is time to stop eating. The thirst center is responsible for regulating thirst, and the limbic system is involved in emotions and motivation but not specifically hunger. The hormone center is a more general term and does not specifically regulate hunger.