If the ventromedial area of a rat's hypothalamus is destroyed, the rat will
A)eat until it becomes obese.
B)refuse to eat until forced to do so.
C)drink only a salty liquid.
D)refuse to drink until forced to do so.

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The ventromedial area of the hypothalamus plays a critical role in satiety. When it is destroyed, rats lose the ability to recognize when they are full, leading to overeating and obesity.

If the Ventromedial Area of a Rat's Hypothalamus Is Destroyed