Phyllis feels hungry even after she has eaten large meals and has been gaining weight. A doctor diagnoses her with a neurological disorder that affects a specific structure in the brain. Which of the following is most likely to be the affected brain region?
A) thalamus
B) basal ganglia
C) hypothalamus
D) locus coeruleus

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The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating hunger, thirst, and many other visceral functions. A neurological disorder affecting this region could cause the symptoms described. The thalamus and basal ganglia are responsible for sensory processing and movement, respectively. The locus coeruleus is involved in arousal and stress responses.

Phyllis Feels Hungry Even After She Has Eaten Large Meals