Which of the following hypothalamic nuclei were considered as hunger regulator?
A. Supra optic nucleus
B. Ventromedial hypothalamus
C. Medial
D. Lateral
E. Paraventricular
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Correct answer: C. B and D only
Explanation
Dual-centre theory: the ventromedial hypothalamus is the satiety centre and the lateral hypothalamus the feeding centre.
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