Imagine that you are eating your favorite piece of pizza. Analyze what parts of
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Question
Imagine that you are eating your favorite piece of pizza. Analyze what parts of your brain are functioning in order for you to eat the pizza. Make a 3-coloumn chart of (1) a brain structure that is included in this single act, (2) a brief description of the general responsibility of the brain structure, and (3) a brief explanation of the role that the brain structure plays in eating pizza. Note: One point will be earned for each part accurately listed with its proper function and role. In other words, 15 structures accurately listed, described and applied will earn you the full 15 points possible.Explanation / Answer
1. Hypothalamus is the brain structure that plays a role in eating pizza
2. The primary fucntion of hypothalamus is to control the body's production of hormones. It also takes part in nearly all aspects of behavior icluding feeding, sexual behavior, sleeping, temperature regulation and movement.
3. Two region in hypothalamus, lateral hypothalamus and ventromedial hypothalamus plays the key role in eating habit. Lateral hypothalamus is regarded as the feeding center. It sends out signals when a person is is need of having food. Ventromedial hypothalamus is the satiety center. It sends out signals for stopping the food when the hunger is satisfied.