Dr Addle has implanted an electrode in the hypothalamus of a rat. When the rat's brain is electrically stimulated, the rat stops eating. The electrode is most likely activating the
A)pituitary gland.
B)ventromedial hypothalamus.
C)lateral hypothalamus.
D)brainstem.

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The ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) is responsible for regulating satiety and controlling food intake. Stimulation of this area has been shown to decrease food consumption. Therefore, the electrode implanted by Dr Addle is most likely located in the VMH, and its activation is causing the rat to stop eating.

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