After Damage in and Around the Ventromedial Hypothalamus, Animals Are

question 124

Multiple Choice

 After damage in and around the ventromedial hypothalamus, animals are more likely to ____.

• A) overeat and gain weight
• B) refuse food and lose weight
• C) produce low levels of the hormone CCK
• D) be slow in their digestion

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