An early theory of hunger proposed by Cannon and Washburn asserted that people are motivated to eat when their
A) hypothalamuses signal the nervous system that blood-sugar levels are low.
B) temporary fat reservoirs are low.
C) set points for food are triggered by signals from the brain.
D) stomachs are empty.
E) blood-sugar levels are high.

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Cannon and Washburn's early theory of hunger focused on the role of the stomach, proposing that hunger is experienced when the stomach is empty. This was based on their research, including Washburn's famous experiment where he swallowed a balloon and noted that stomach contractions coincided with feelings of hunger.

An Early Theory of Hunger Proposed by Cannon and Washburn