Pedro has always been of average weight and build. However, over the past year, his eating habits and his weight have changed drastically. He now seems to eat constantly and has gained over seventy-five pounds. Pedro most likely has damage to his ____.?
a. ?lateral hypothalamus
b. ?thalamus
c. ?ventromedial nucleus
d. ?paraventricular nucleus
ANSWER:
c
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