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1. Name the region of the brain that plays a role in whether we feel hungry or full. What about blo
The hypothalamus is the region of the brain that plays a role in whether we feel hungry or full. Ho
eat.
Answer Key
Name the region of the brain that plays a role in whether we feel hungry or full.
What about blood
can trigger this region to make us want to eat?
The Hypothalmus. A drop in nutrients in blood stimulates the feeding center in the
hypothalamus
which signals us to eat.
2. Sensory, Environmental, Health Status and Cognitive are examples of psychological
external forces that influence our eating habits .
Answer Key
Sensory, Environmental, Health Status and Cognitive are examples of
external
forces that influence our eating habits or food choices
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3. Hunger is the internal drive to find and eat food. It is often experienced as a
negative
sensation. Appetite is the external drive that encourages us to find and eat food.