What Typically Happens to Animals That Have Lesions in the Ventromedial

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Multiple Choice

What typically happens to animals that have lesions in the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus?

• A)They overeat and become obese.
• B)They go for days without sleep.
• C)They lose all interest in sex.
• D)They ignore food and often starve.

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