Hunger and eating can be induced in satiated mammals by decreasing blood glucose levels with large injections of insulin.However,such large decreases
A) rarely, if ever, occur in healthy humans or other mammals with ready access to food.
B) occur naturally about four times per day in humans.
C) occur naturally about three times per day in most mammals.
D) occur naturally just before mealtime in North Americans, who are used to eating three meals per day.
E) occur six times per day in humans-on the average.

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The statement mentions that large injections of insulin are needed to decrease blood glucose levels and induce hunger and eating. However, such large decreases rarely, if ever, occur in healthy humans or other mammals with ready access to food. This means that choice A is the best choice as it correctly reflects this fact. The other choices may have some truth to them, but they are not directly supported by the information given in the statement.

Hunger and Eating Can Be Induced in Satiated Mammals by Decreasing