Though the meaning has since been rethought, initial research found that when the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) of rats was destroyed, 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

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Initial research found that destruction of the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) in rats led to overeating (hyperphagia) and significant increases in body weight, often doubling or tripling the normal weight. This area of the brain is associated with satiety and the regulation of food intake.

Though the Meaning Has Since Been Rethought, Initial Research Found