Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1 The hypothalamus relays information from the senses to the cerebral cortex
2 Lesions to some areas of the hypothalamus result in overeating
3 Lesions to some areas of the hypothalamus result in a loss of interest in food
4 Electrically stimulating a certain region of the hypothalamus produces feelings of intense pleasure
5 The thalamus is part of the limbic system


1 FALSE
2 TRUE
3 TRUE
4 TRUE
5 FALSE

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