Animals that have lesions in the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus
A) go for days without sleep.
B) lose all interest in sex.
C) overeat and become obese.
D) ignore food and often starve.

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Lesions in the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus have been shown to cause hyperphagia, which means overeating and an increased appetite, leading to obesity.

Animals That Have Lesions in the Ventromedial Nucleus of the Hypothalamus