Regarding the regulation of hunger and appetite, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Both neurotransmitters and hormones play important roles in regulating hunger.
B)The brain leads to the feelings that people describe as hunger.
C)When a person is hungry, eating typically results in homeostasis of blood sugar levels.
D)The lateral hypothalamus regulates feelings of satiety, whereas the ventromedial hypothalamus initiates eating.
E)When a person has not eaten in a while, the levels in the brain of neuropeptide Y increase.

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The lateral hypothalamus is actually involved in initiating eating, while the ventromedial hypothalamus is associated with feelings of satiety or fullness, not the other way around.

Regarding the Regulation of Hunger and Appetite, Which of the Following