Which of the following behaviors would be most affected by damage to the cell bodies of the lateral hypothalamus?
A) feeding behavior
B) sexual behavior
C) osmotic thirst
D) memory

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The lateral hypothalamus is responsible for regulating feeding behavior. Damage to its cell bodies could lead to a decrease in appetite or even anorexia. Sexual behavior is regulated by the ventromedial hypothalamus. Osmotic thirst is regulated by the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus. Memory is not primarily regulated by the hypothalamus.

Which of the Following Behaviors Would Be Most Affected by Damage