When a rat's ventromedial nucleus is destroyed, the rat will:
A)develop an aversion to food.
B)stop eating solid food.
C)begin to eat uncontrollably.
D)continue to eat the amount of food it does normally.

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The ventromedial nucleus in the hypothalamus is responsible for regulating feelings of fullness and satiety. When it is destroyed, the rat loses this regulation and will continue to eat uncontrollably, leading to obesity.

When a Rat's Ventromedial Nucleus Is Destroyed, the Rat Will