Which of the following describes the ventromedial hypothalamic syndrome? Choose the correct option
A) Reproductive incompetence with leptin deficiency
B) Hypothalamic lesions that cause anorexia
C) Hypothalamic lesions that cause overeating and obesity
D) Condition characterized by a decrease in adiposity
Ans: C
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