What theory of hunger motivation proposes that activity in the lateral hypothalamus serves to inhibit the ventromedial hypothalamus,and vice versa?
A) incentive
B) arousal
C) dual-centre
D) glucose-facilitated

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The dual-centre theory proposes that there are two centres in the hypothalamus that control hunger and satiety, the lateral hypothalamus and the ventromedial hypothalamus. It suggests that the activity in the lateral hypothalamus inhibits the ventromedial hypothalamus and vice versa, thereby regulating hunger and satiety.

What Theory of Hunger Motivation Proposes That Activity in the Lateral