Brad pushes his plate aside and states, "I'm full, I cannot possibly eat any more." What region of his brain is responsible for sensing that he is full?
A. Lateral hypothalamus (LH)
B. Basal ganglia
C. Ventromedial hypothalamus (VH)
D. Anterior cingulate cortex
Answer: C
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