Animals with a surgically destroyed lateral hypothalamus show
A) excessive thirst and consumption of water
B) little or no interest in eating and weight loss
C) excessive overeating and weight gain
D) little or no interest in sex

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The lateral hypothalamus is involved in regulating hunger. When it is destroyed, animals typically show a lack of interest in eating, leading to weight loss.

Animals with a Surgically Destroyed Lateral Hypothalamus Show