Question

An area of the _________________, containing one group of neurons that are sensitive to incoming hunger signals and another area that responds to satiety signals, has been singled out as especially important in the regulation of hunger

Answer 1

Answer:

Arcuate nucleus

Explanation:

Arcuate nucleus is situated in the Hypothalamus and consists of neurons that are sensitive to incoming hunger signals and another area that responds to satiety signals. In recent years, researchers and scientists have singled out the Arcuate nucleus for the regulation of hunger. Previously it was believed that some other areas of the hypothalamus were also important. However, this is not the case after recent research and arcuate nucleus is considered responsible for regulation of hunger.