Clarence Suffered a Stroke That Destroyed His Lateral Hypothalamus (LH)

question 529

Multiple Choice

Clarence suffered a stroke that destroyed his lateral hypothalamus (LH) . This damage is likely to cause Clarence to

• A)refuse to eat.
• B)never feel full.
• C)overeat.
• D)experience massive weight gain without overeating.

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