What Generally Happens When a Rat's Ventromedial Hypothalamus Is Lesioned

question 139

Multiple Choice

What generally happens when a rat's ventromedial hypothalamus is lesioned?

• A) It starts eating.
• B) It looks for a sexual partner.
• C) It becomes aggressive.
• D) It loses bladder and bowel control.

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