If the hypothalamus of an animal is lesioned, then all of the following could be reasonable hypotheses EXCEPT:
A) abnormal hunger and weight change.
B) difficulty maintaining a rhythmic heartbeat.
C) difficulty in temperature regulation.
D) abnormal daily rhythms.

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Lesioning the hypothalamus can affect many physiological processes, including hunger, weight, temperature regulation, and daily rhythms. However, the hypothalamus is not directly responsible for maintaining a rhythmic heartbeat, so it would not be a reasonable hypothesis.

If the Hypothalamus of an Animal Is Lesioned, Then All