Charlotte sees Will, an old high school friend, at a party and is startled to learn his weight increased from 150 to 280 pounds in the year since he sustained a head injury in an automobile accident. Damage to which hypothalamic nucleus might account for Will's weight gain?

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The ventromedial nucleus is involved in satiety, and damage to this area can cause hyperphagia and weight gain. The other hypothalamic nuclei listed do not have a direct role in regulating appetite and satiety.

Charlotte Sees Will, an Old High School Friend, at a Party