Rats soon become grossly obese when which of the following is destroyed?

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The ventromedial hypothalamus is responsible for inhibiting food intake and stimulating energy expenditure. Destruction of this area leads to overeating and weight gain, even to the point of obesity. The lateral hypothalamus, feeding centre, and frontal lobe are involved in different aspects of appetite regulation but do not have the same effect on obesity as the destruction of the ventromedial hypothalamus.

Rats Soon Become Grossly Obese When Which of the Following