You specifically lesion the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus in one mouse and the lesion mouse was joined parabiotically to a non-lesioned mouse (Figure Q8-33). Figure Q8-33
A. What do you predict would happen to the lesioned mouse and non-lesioned mouse? Circle the predicted outcome.
B. Justify your answer. Why would the lesioned mouse lose or gain weight and why would the joined mouse lose or gain weight?

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You specifically lesion the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus in one mouse and the lesion mouse was joined parabiotically to a non-lesioned mouse (Figure Q8-33).  Figure Q8-33
A. What do you predict would happen to the lesioned mouse and non-lesioned mouse? Circle the predicted outcome.
B. Justify your answer. Why would the lesioned mouse lose or gain weight and why would the joined mouse lose or gain weight?

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The Answer of You specifically lesion the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus in one mouse and the lesion mouse was joined parabiotically to a non-lesioned mouse (Figure Q8-33).  Figure Q8-33
A. What do you predict would happen to the lesioned mouse and non-lesioned mouse? Circle the predicted outcome.
B. Justify your answer. Why would the lesioned mouse lose or gain weight and why would the joined mouse lose or gain weight?

You Specifically Lesion the Arcuate Nucleus of the Hypothalamus in One