Research
Neural
Satiation is associated with preferentially increased neuronal activity in the prefrontal cortex.
Recognizing the role of the prefrontal cortex in satiation can inform strategies for managing eating behaviors.
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Satiation was associated with preferentially increased neuronal activity in the prefrontal cortex.
Why this rating
Based on the use of PET imaging in a study of human subjects.
Source
Neuroimaging and obesity: mapping the brain responses to hunger and satiation in humans using positron emission tomography.
Angelo Del Parigi et al. · PubMed · 2002
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