In an early experiment by Cannon and Washburn, Washburn swallowed a balloon so that
A)the balloon could prevent hunger by filling up the stomach.
B)the balloon could be inflated and allow the recording of stomach contractions.
C)the balloon would stop digestion, allowing the stomach to be examined.
D)hunger could be controlled by controlling the stomach contractions.

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The experiment by Cannon and Washburn involved Washburn swallowing a balloon that could be inflated inside his stomach. This setup allowed them to record stomach contractions, thereby linking stomach contractions to the sensation of hunger.

In an Early Experiment by Cannon and Washburn, Washburn Swallowed