The two areas of the hypothalamus which appear to be related to eating behavior as a result of controlling the level of glucose in the body are called the ________ and the ________.
A)ventromedial hypothalamus;lateral hypothalamus
B)lateral hypothalamus;basal hypothalamus
C)basal hypothalamus;ventrolateral hypothalamus
D)none of the above

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The ventromedial hypothalamus and the lateral hypothalamus are the two areas of the hypothalamus which control the level of glucose in the body, and are therefore related to eating behavior. The ventromedial hypothalamus is involved in regulating satiety, while the lateral hypothalamus is involved in regulating hunger.

The Two Areas of the Hypothalamus Which Appear to Be