Imagine that feeding behavior was eliminated when a radio-frequency lesion was used to damage the lateral hypothalamus of a rat, which suggested that cells within this region initiate feeding.
Question
Imagine that feeding behavior was eliminated when a radio-frequency lesion was used to damage the lateral hypothalamus of a rat, which suggested that cells within this region initiate feeding. If a subsequent study failed to observe a change in feeding after injection of kainic acid into the lateral hypothalamus, what conclusion would be appropriate? – Q/A (Question and Answer)
Test Answer
Answer:
The changes in eating noted in the first study are due to fibers that are passing through the lateral hypothalamus.
Recource Chapter 5 psb
Unlock this answer
Join StudyHippo to unlock
unlock
