If the lateral hypothalamus is destroyed in a starving animal, the animal will
A)overeat drastically.
B)become unusually sensitive to external cues for eating.
C)become unusually sensitive to internal cues for eating.
D)refuse to eat.

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The lateral hypothalamus plays a crucial role in stimulating hunger. When it is destroyed, animals (including humans) lose the drive to eat, leading to refusal to eat or anorexia.

If the Lateral Hypothalamus Is Destroyed in a Starving Animal