Which of the following is true of ventromedial hypothalamus?
A)When this area of an animal's brain is stimulated, the animal starts eating.
B)If this part of the hypothalamus is destroyed, even a starving animal will show no interest in fooD.
C)When this area of an animal's brain is destroyed, the animal eats profusely and quickly becomes obese.
D)It is involved in stimulating eating.

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When the ventromedial hypothalamus is destroyed, it leads to overeating and obesity in animals, indicating its role in signaling satiety or fullness.

Which of the Following Is True of Ventromedial Hypothalamus