Female sexual behavior is suppressed by

A) glutamate infusion into the pons.
B) electrical stimulation of the ventromedial hypothalamus.
C) damage to the ventromedial hypothalamus.
D) damage to the medial preoptic area.
E) chemical stimulation of the medial preoptic area.


Answer: C

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