A lab rat had part of its hypothalamus destroyed. The rat seems to have lost all interest in food and won't eat even when food is available. It would appear that part of the ________ has been destroyed.
A)lateral hypothalamus
B)ventromedial hypothalamus
C)satiety centre
D)forebrain

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The lateral hypothalamus is responsible for stimulating hunger. If it is destroyed, the rat would lose interest in eating.

A Lab Rat Had Part of Its Hypothalamus Destroyed