Initial research suggested that the lateral hypothalamus (LH) was a "hunger on" centre in the brain, but more recent research has revealed that neurons in a different centre play an important role in triggering and reducing hunger. This centre is called
A)ascending reticular formation (ARF)
B)ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH)
C)paraventricular nucleus (PVN)
D)cholecystokinin (CCK)

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The paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of the hypothalamus is now recognized as playing a significant role in regulating hunger and satiety, influencing feeding behavior.

Initial Research Suggested That the Lateral Hypothalamus (LH) Was a "Hunger