Multiple Choice
What is one reason why animals with a lesion in the lateral hypothalamus eat so little?
A) They are constantly active and over-responsive to sensory stimuli.
B) All the food they eat is immediately converted into fat storage.
C) They experience a decreased cortical response to the smell and sight of food.
D) They have low levels of blood sugar.
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