In his research on hunger and the brain, Dr. VanderZyl stimulates the lateral hypothalamus of his animal subjects. This stimulation
A)induces eating only in animals that have not eaten in a while.
B)induces eating in animals, even if they are full.
C)induces eating only in animals that have recently eaten but are still hungry.
D)reduces eating in animals that are hungry.
E)reduces eating in animals that are full.

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Stimulating the lateral hypothalamus in animals typically induces eating behavior, regardless of whether the animals are already full or not. This part of the brain is associated with hunger signals, and its activation can override the natural satiety signals, leading to increased food intake.

In His Research on Hunger and the Brain, Dr