Ravi has begun eating his lunch. Saliva is being produced in his mouth as he starts to chew and swallow his salad. These processes are being controlled by his ______.

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The lateral hypothalamus plays a crucial role in controlling hunger and the initiation of eating. When Ravi begins to eat, the lateral hypothalamus is activated, promoting the production of saliva and the processes involved in eating.

Ravi Has Begun Eating His Lunch