Dr.Pasantes is investigating how the brain regulates patterns of eating behavior.She performs an experiment and finds that lesioning a particular brain region causes rodents to completely stop eating.What area of the brain has Dr.Pasantes lesioned?
A)The lateral hypothalamus
B)The ventromedial hypothalamus
C)The lateral amygdala
D)The ventromedial amygdala

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The lateral hypothalamus is known to be involved in stimulating hunger. Lesioning this area can lead to a lack of eating behavior, as it disrupts the signals that trigger the sensation of hunger.

DrPasantes Is Investigating How the Brain Regulates Patterns of Eating