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Lateral Hypothalamic Region |
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The lateral hypothalamus or lateral hypothalamic area is a part of the hypothalamus. It is concerned with hunger. Damage to this area can cause reduced food intake. Stimulating the lateral hypothalamus causes a desire to eat, while stimulating the ventromedial hypothalamus causes a desire to stop eating. |
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http://www.case.edu/EpilepsyOntology.owl#LateralHypothalamicRegion |
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The lateral hypothalamus or lateral hypothalamic area is a part of the hypothalamus. It is concerned with hunger. Damage to this area can cause reduced food intake. Stimulating the lateral hypothalamus causes a desire to eat, while stimulating the ventromedial hypothalamus causes a desire to stop eating. |
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Lateral Hypothalamic Region |
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LateralHypothalamicRegion |
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Lateral Hypothalamic Region |
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