Adaptation to a particular flavor during sensory-specific satiety occurs in the ___ of the medulla.
A)OVLT
B)PVN
C)SFO
D)NST

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The nucleus of the solitary tract (NST) located in the medulla is responsible for sensory-specific satiety, which refers to the phenomenon where repeated exposure to a particular flavor leads to a decrease in the pleasantness and intake of that flavor. This adaptation is thought to occur at the level of the NST, where sensory information from the gustatory and olfactory systems converge. The other brain regions listed (OVLT, PVN, SFO) are involved in various aspects of feeding behavior but not specifically in the sensory-specific satiety phenomenon.

Adaptation to a Particular Flavor During Sensory-Specific Satiety Occurs in the ___