Some of the same hypothalamic brain areas are involved in sex and hunger. This observation reflects what more general principle?
A. Motivated behaviors arise solely from activity in the hypothalamus.
B. Sex and hunger serve the same purpose for animals.
C. Brain areas have highly specific functions.
D. Brain areas serve multiple functions.
Answer: D
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