Electrical stimulation of its lateral hypothalamus causes an animal to overeat and become obese. Therefore, we would expect that lesioning the lateral hypothalamus would produce
A)overeating and obesity.
B)undereating and weight loss.
C)no effect on eating or body weight.
D)alternating periods of overeating and undereating.

Question

Electrical stimulation of its lateral hypothalamus causes an animal to overeat and become obese. Therefore, we would expect that lesioning the lateral hypothalamus would produce ​
A)overeating and obesity.
B)undereating and weight loss.
C)no effect on eating or body weight.
D)alternating periods of overeating and undereating.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lesioning the lateral hypothalamus typically results in reduced food intake and weight loss because this area of the brain is involved in promoting eating and body weight gain.

Electrical Stimulation of Its Lateral Hypothalamus Causes an Animal to Overeat