BIOD 121 Portage Learning M1 Exam Essentials in Nutrition

Question 1 10 / 10 pts 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 stop eating? Your Answer: Hypothalamus is the region of the brain that plays a role in whether we feel hungry or full. When we have not eaten for a length of time, the concentration of nutrients in the blood begin to decline. This stimulates the feeding center in the hypothalamus, signaling us to eat. When nutrient levels in the blood begin to rise, the satiety center activates and makes us want to stop eating. The Hypothalmus. An increase in nutrients in blood stimulates the satiety center in the hypothalamus which decreases our desire to eat. Question 2 10 / 10 pts List two examples of Cognitive external forces that can influence eating habits and comment on your personal experience with each of them.