Which of the following is NOT associated with a decrease in hunger or eating behavior?
A)Damage to the ventromedial hypothalamus
B)A decrease in ghrelin
C)Nervous system information indicating stretching of the stomach walls
D)High levels of leptin in the blood

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Damage to the ventromedial hypothalamus is associated with an increase in hunger or eating behavior, not a decrease. The ventromedial hypothalamus plays a role in satiety; when it is damaged, the regulation of hunger is impaired, leading to overeating.

Which of the Following Is NOT Associated with a Decrease