According to the Glucostatic theory, signals are sent to the _________ to tell the brain that the body is satiated after eating.

a. Adrenal Gland
b. Lymphatic system
c. Hypothalamus
d. Pancreas


Answer: c. Hypothalamus

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A diet that provides 22% of its Calories from fat could be said to:

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