Dr. Linzle has implanted an electrode in the hypothalamus of a rat. When the rat's brain is electrically stimulated, the rat starts to eat again, even if it has just finished a large meal. The electrode is most likely activating the
A) ventromedial hypothalamus.
B) parvocellular hypothalamus.
C) magnocellular hypothalamus.
D) lateral hypothalamus.

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The lateral hypothalamus is known as the "hunger center" of the brain, and stimulation of this area can cause an animal to start eating, even if it is not hungry. Choices A, B, and C are not associated with hunger and feeding behavior.

Dr Linzle Has Implanted an Electrode in the Hypothalamus of a Rat