A lab rat had part of its hypothalamus destroyed

The rat seems to have lost all interest in food and won't eat even when food is available. It would appear that part of the _____ has been destroyed.
A) lateral hypothalamus
B) ventromedial hypothalamus
C) satiety center
D) forebrain


Answer: A

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