The lateral hypothalamus (lh) is the part of the brain that controls the desire to eat. when this
structure is stimulated, a rat will eat without becoming satiated. the ventromedial hypothalamus
(vmh) is the part of the brain that controls satiety. when this is stimulated, a rat will starve to
death, acting as though it has eaten and does not need food.
lateral hypothalamus (lh) gives one a large hunger, or the desire to eat.
ventromedial hypothalamus (vmh) gives one very minute hunger, or the feeling of satiety.
research on the role of the hypothalamus in weight control has raised hope of a weight-control
pill that triggers the appropriate part of this region of the brain either to feel hungry or satiated.
1. why would such a pill be popular?
how would this pill affect the eating habits of people over time?
what might be some long-term health effects of this pill?