Initial research found that when the ventromedial hypothalamus(VMH) of rats was electrically stimulated, the rats
A)became gluttons and their body weights frequently doubled or tripled
B)refused to eat, often to the point of starvation
C)experienced the normal signals of satiety
D)began eating normally after a period of gluttony

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Stimulation of the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) in rats leads to a reduction in eating behavior, often to the point where the rats refuse to eat and may starve. This is because the VMH is involved in signaling satiety or the feeling of being full, and its activation can suppress hunger.

Initial Research Found That When the Ventromedial Hypothalamus(VMH) of Rats