When the Lateral Region of the Hypothalamus Is Damaged,rats Will

question 175

Multiple Choice

When the lateral region of the hypothalamus is damaged,rats will develop _____,which leads to _____.

• A) aphagia; weight loss
• B) hyperphagia; obesity
• C) aphagia; obesity
• D) hyperphagia; weight loss

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