Charlotte meets 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 his automobile accident.Damage to which hypothalamic nucleus might account for his weight gain?

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Damage to the ventromedial hypothalamic nucleus can lead to hyperphagia and weight gain. This area is responsible for regulating satiety and metabolism. Will's dramatic weight gain after his accident could be due to damage to this area.

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