The _____ region of the hypothalamus is associated the onset of eating, while the _____ region is associated with the offset.
A) lateral; ventromedial
B) ventromedial; lateral
C) anterior; posterior
D) anterior; ventromedial

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The lateral region of the hypothalamus is associated with the onset of eating, meaning it stimulates hunger and food intake. Conversely, the ventromedial region of the hypothalamus is associated with the cessation of eating or satiety, signaling when to stop eating.

The _____ Region of the Hypothalamus Is Associated the Onset