Your Beloved Cat Was Injured in a Fall from a Tree

question 8

Multiple Choice

Your beloved cat was injured in a fall from a tree. Afterward, your cat seems to be ravenous all the time and gains a great deal of weight. Which part of your cat was most likely injured in the fall?

• A) The tongue
• B) The ventromedial hypothalamus
• C) The lateral hypothalamus
• D) The thalamus

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