If a person has a brain tumor that results in a disruption of his/her eating behavior, which of the following areas is the MOST likely location of the tumor?
A) brainstem
B) cerebellum
C) thalamus
D) hypothalamus

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The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating hunger and satiety, as well as other aspects of food intake such as metabolism and digestion. Lesions or tumors in the hypothalamus can disrupt these functions and result in abnormal eating behaviors. The brainstem, cerebellum, and thalamus do not have as direct a role in regulating eating behavior.

If a Person Has a Brain Tumor That Results in a Disruption