Electrolytic lesions of the ventromedial hypothalamus __________, whereas electrical stimulation __________.
A. results in inability to process carbohydrates; inhibits eating
B. inhibit eating; produces overeating
C. produces overeating; results in inability to process carbohydrates
D. produce overeating to obesity; inhibits eating
Answer: D
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