Soon after meeting with a car accident,Sally was rushed to the hospital.The doctors discovered that Sally's ventromedial hypothalamus had suffered some damage as a result of the accident.In the context of the biology of hunger,the doctor should expect that Sally will
A)lose weight rapidly.
B)lose weight gradually.
C)gain weight rapidly.
D)gain weight gradually.

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The ventromedial hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating satiety and controlling food intake. Damage to this part of the brain often results in hyperphagia, an increased drive to eat, and a significant and rapid weight gain, as the individual's appetite becomes insatiable. Therefore, Sally is likely to gain weight rapidly after the accident.

Soon After Meeting with a Car Accident,Sally Was Rushed to the Hospital.The