What Is One Reason Why Animals with Damage in or near the Ventromedial

question 93

Multiple Choice

What is one reason why animals with damage in or near the ventromedial hypothalamus overeat?

• A) They have low levels of insulin.
• B) Their stomach emptying rate is slow compared to other animals.
• C) They have excessively high levels of the hormone CCK.
• D) They store too much of each meal as fat.

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