In animals, destruction of the lateral hypothalamus results in ________, whereas destruction of the ventromedial hypothalamus results in ________.
A) overeating; loss of hunger
B) loss of hunger; overeating
C) an elevated set point; a lowered set point
D) increased thirst; loss of thirst
Answer: B) loss of hunger; overeating
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