What Is One Reason Why Animals with a Lesion in the Lateral

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Multiple Choice

 What is one reason why animals with a lesion in the lateral hypothalamus eat so little?

• A) They are constantly active and over-responsive to sensory stimuli.
• B) All the food they eat is immediately converted into fat storage.
• C) They experience a decreased cortical response to the smell and sight of food.
• D) They have low levels of blood sugar.

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