Electrically stimulating which part of the brain in a laboratory rat will cause the rat to lose all interest in food, even when it is true need of nutrients?
A)the hypothalamus
B)the lateral geniculate nucleus
C)the substantia nigra
D)the amygdala

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The hypothalamus is involved in regulating a wide range of physiological functions, including hunger and satiety. Studies have shown that electrical stimulation of certain regions of the hypothalamus can suppress feeding behavior even when the rat is clearly in need of nutrients.

Electrically Stimulating Which Part of the Brain in a Laboratory