Jamie had a stroke, and as a result, she lost her preoptic area of the hypothalamus. What would be the most significant change in her behavior?

A. She will not realize that she is getting frostbite after being in the cold too long.
B. She will be unable to tell if she is thirsty.
C. She will not stop eating even when full.
D. She will be unable to tell if she is hungry.


Answer: A

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