Stimulation of the satiety center results in a craving for food.If the satiety center of the hypothalamus becomes destroyed,the appetite becomes voracious,resulting in obesity.

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The first statement is false; the second is true.Stimulation of the satiety center results in complete satiety.This is different from damage or destruction to the satiety center,which increases the appetite.Destruction of the satiety center can occur with a head injury or stroke and results in a voracious appetite with ensuing appetite.

Stimulation of the Satiety Center Results in a Craving for Food.If