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- 1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
- 2. Psychology Research2h 20m
- 3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
- 4. Sensation and Perception28m
- 5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- 6. Learning1h 26m
- 7. Memory34m
- 8. Cognition37m
- 9. Emotion and Motivation35m
- 10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
- 11. Personality1h 17m
- 12. Social Psychology1h 18m
- 13. Stress and Health41m
- 14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
- 15. Treatment1h 24m
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One role of the lateral hypothalamus is to
A
stop the eating response when glucose levels go up.
B
regulate metabolism.
C
trigger the eating response when insulin levels go up.
D
control the body's basal metabolic rate.

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Understand the function of the lateral hypothalamus in the brain. It is a region involved in various functions, including hunger and energy regulation.
Recognize that the lateral hypothalamus is specifically associated with the initiation of eating behavior.
Consider the role of insulin in the body. Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood glucose levels and can influence hunger signals.
Connect the increase in insulin levels with the activation of the lateral hypothalamus, which triggers the eating response.
Conclude that the lateral hypothalamus is responsible for triggering the eating response when insulin levels rise, as it signals the body to seek food intake.
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