Animals with damage in or near the ventromedial hypothalamus gain weight:
a. even if they eat the same amount as a normal animal.
b. in spite of high activity levels.
c. only if they have access to unlimited water supplies.
d. only if they eat a small number of very large meals per day.
Ans: a. even if they eat the same amount as a normal animal.
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