Although extremely rare, eating disorders have been linked to lesions in the

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The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating hunger and satiety, as well as other autonomic functions. Studies have shown that individuals with eating disorders may have lesions or alterations in the hypothalamus, which could contribute to their disordered eating behaviors. Lesions in other areas of the brain, such as the striatum, cerebellum, or hippocampus, have not been consistently linked to eating disorders.

Although Extremely Rare, Eating Disorders Have Been Linked to Lesions