Question

Dr. Linzle has implanted an electrode in the hypothalamus of a rat. When the rat's brain is electrically stimulated, the rat starts to eat again, even if it has just finished a large meal. The electrode is most likely activating the ____.

Answer 1

Answer:

lateral hypothalamus

Explanation:

Dr. Linzle has implanted an electrode in the hypothalamus of a rat. When the rat's brain is electrically stimulated, the rat starts to eat again, even if it has just finished a large meal. The electrode is most likely activating the LATERAL HYPOTHALAMUS.

Answer 2

Answer:

lateral hypothalamus

Explanation:

The lateral hypothalamus controls insulin secretion, alters taste responsiveness and facilitates feeding in other ways.

Stimulation of the lateral hypothalamus increases the drive to eat. Damage to the lateral hypothalamus causes aversion refusal to food.