Tyler does NOT experience hunger.What could have happened to him to cause this?
A) He had his stomach removed.
B) He has Prader-Willi syndrome.
C) He has damage to his lateral hypothalamus.
D) He has damage to his ventromedial hypothalamus.

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The lateral hypothalamus is responsible for stimulating hunger, so damage to this area would result in a lack of hunger sensation. Choice A is incorrect because without a stomach, Tyler would not experience satiety or fullness after a meal, but he would still experience hunger. Choice B is also incorrect because Prader-Willi syndrome is actually characterized by a constant feeling of hunger and an insatiable appetite. Choice D is incorrect because damage to the ventromedial hypothalamus would result in a lack of satiety and an increased appetite, but Tyler does not experience hunger at all.

Tyler Does NOT Experience Hunger