Morwenna has always been overweight and Ammon has always been thin. You could predict that if they both looked at pictures of food, a brain scan would show that Morwenna has ____________ than Ammon.
A) more activity in the limbic system
B) less activity in the limbic system
C) more activity in the ventromedial hypothalamus
D) less activity in the ventromedial hypothalamus

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Studies have shown that individuals who are overweight or obese have greater activation in the limbic system, which is responsible for regulating emotions and reward-related behaviors, when presented with images of food. This increased activation may contribute to overeating and difficulty with weight management.

Morwenna Has Always Been Overweight and Ammon Has Always Been