In the context of hunger, if the __________ of a rat is electrically stimulated-that is, "switched on"-the rat stops eating until the current is turned off.
A)ventromedial nucleus
B)foramen magnum
C)hippocampus
D)occipital nucleus

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The ventromedial nucleus is a region in the hypothalamus that is associated with the regulation of hunger and satiety. When the area is stimulated, it can lead to a decrease in appetite or even cessation of eating. Thus, if the ventromedial nucleus of a rat is electrically stimulated, it would stop eating until the current is turned off.

In the Context of Hunger, If the __________ of a Rat