A lesion to this brain area will result in a rat that becomes obese.
A)Lateral hypothalamus
B)Posterior hypothalamus
C)Anterior hypothalamus
D)Ventromedial hypothalamus
E)Dorsomedial hypothalamus

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The ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) is known as the "satiety center" of the brain. A lesion to this area disrupts its normal function of signaling when the body has had enough food, leading to overeating and obesity in rats.

A Lesion to This Brain Area Will Result in a Rat