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ventromedial hypothalamus (vmh) definitions
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1part of the hypothalamus; satiety center; ceases hunger; in rats, works as a "on-off' switch (studies caused obese rats); has been challenged as the on-off switch; l comes before v, therefore you have to start eating before you can stop8 sets
2part of the hypothalamus; satiety center; ceases hunger; in rats, works as a “on-off’ switch (studies caused obese rats); has been challenged as the on-off switch; l comes before v, therefore you have to start eating before you can stop2 sets
3the part of the hypothalamus that produces feelings of fullness as opposed to hunger, and causes one to stop eating2 sets
4the part of the hypothalamus that acts as the "off switch" for eating1 set
5area of the brain, which reduces hunger when it is activated1 set
6region of the hypothalamus in which damage leads to faster stomach emptying and increased secretion of insulin1 set
7part of the hypothalamus that acts as a satiety (fullness) center to inhibit eating1 set
8portion of the hypothalamus. tells you when to stop eating1 set
93 semicircular canals located in the inner ear and connected to the brain by the vestibular nerve. they regulate the sense of balance.1 set
10the part of the hypothalamus that produces feelings of fullness as oppposed to hunger, and causes one to stop eating.1 set
11controls food intake – damage results in rapid weight gain from increased frequency of eating – stomach motility increases – higher insulin results in more fat storage1 set