Ghazal was in a car accident and sustained brain damage that caused her to overeat.What structure was damaged?
A) pons
B) ventromedial hypothalamus
C) cerebellum
D) lateral hypothalamus

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The ventromedial hypothalamus is associated with regulating food intake and damage to this area can result in overeating and weight gain. The other structures listed are not directly involved in regulating food intake.

Ghazal Was in a Car Accident and Sustained Brain Damage