Anke is working in a laboratory and comes across a rat that is grossly overweight and seems unable to stop eating.The researcher tells Anke this rat has a brain lesion.Which part of the brain most likely has the lesion?
A) amygdala
B) hypothalamus
C) frontal lobe
D) brain stem

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The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating hunger and satiety. A lesion in this area would disrupt these regulatory functions, leading to overeating and obesity.

Anke Is Working in a Laboratory and Comes Across a Rat