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The lateral hypothalamus (LH) acts as a ________ centre; the ventromedial hypothalamus (VH) acts as a ________ centre.
a. satiety; satiety
b. satiety; feeding
c. feeding; satiety
d. feeding; feeding

Correct: The lateral hypothalamus regulates the hunger drive, as it is the centre that houses the “on” switch for our appetites. By contrast, the ventromedial hypothalamus acts as the “off” switch that signals us to stop eating.
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