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A patient has undergone a medical procedure that prevents their stomach from contracting, eliminating the physical sensation of 'hunger pangs'. Despite the absence of this specific signal, the patient still reports feeling the need to eat at regular mealtimes. Based on this information, what is the most logical conclusion about the body's system for regulating eating?
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A patient has undergone a medical procedure that prevents their stomach from contracting, eliminating the physical sensation of 'hunger pangs'. Despite the absence of this specific signal, the patient still reports feeling the need to eat at regular mealtimes. Based on this information, what is the most logical conclusion about the body's system for regulating eating?