Based on the interaction between glucose levels and insulin levels in the body,you should expect that laboratory rats with artificially reduced levels of insulin will
A) tend to overeat and gain weight.
B) stop eating, but still gain weight.
C) stop eating and lose weight.
D) show an increase in activity in the ventromedial hypothalamus.

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Insulin helps to regulate glucose levels in the body by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells for energy production. With reduced insulin levels, glucose cannot enter cells effectively, leading to high blood glucose levels. The body may respond by increasing energy expenditure and breaking down fats for energy, leading to weight loss, as seen in Type 1 diabetes. Overeating and weight gain would be more likely with increased insulin levels or insulin resistance. The ventromedial hypothalamus is involved in satiety (feeling full) and may be involved in regulating feeding behavior, but its activity would not be directly affected by insulin levels.

Based on the Interaction Between Glucose Levels and Insulin Levels