The satiety center has been destroyed in Ricky the rat's brain.Ricky will
A) eat until he becomes obese.
B) refuse to eat until forced to do so.
C) drink only a salty liquid.
D) refuse to drink until forced to do so.

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The satiety center controls the feeling of fullness and decreases the desire to eat. If it is destroyed, Ricky will not have that feeling and will continue to eat without feeling full, leading to overeating and the risk of obesity.

The Satiety Center Has Been Destroyed in Ricky the Rat's