The feeding system is located in the ______ hypothalamus and the satiety system is located in the ______ hypothalamus.
A) ventromedial;lateral
B) upper;lower
C) lateral;ventromedial
D) lower;upper

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The feeding system is located in the lateral hypothalamus, which plays a role in hunger and initiating eating behaviors. The satiety system is located in the ventromedial hypothalamus, which plays a role in regulating feelings of fullness and stopping eating behaviors. Therefore, the correct choice is C) lateral; ventromedial.

The Feeding System Is Located in the ______ Hypothalamus and the Satiety