A male rat has a particular area of its brain destroyed and it subsequently loses its sex drive. It is most likely that the site of damage was the rat's _______________.
A)hippocampus
B)thalamus
C)hypothalamus
D)amygdala

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The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating sexual behavior and motivation, among other functions such as hunger, thirst, and the body's internal clock. Damage to this area can lead to a loss of sex drive.

A Male Rat Has a Particular Area of Its Brain