The on-off switches for hunger sensations are located in the ___________
a. sympathetic nervous system
b. amygdala
c. parasympathetic nervous system
d. hypothalamus
Answer: D
Rationale: The ventromedial region of this appears to serve as the "off" switch; damage to this area leads to obesity in lab animals.
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