Lisa suffered a stroke that virtually destroyed her lateral hypothalamus (LH). This damage will likely:
a) cause Lisa to refuse to eat or eat very little.
b) cause Lisa to overeat.
c) greatly increase Lisa's metabolism.
d) greatly reduce Lisa's metabolism.
ANS: A, The lateral hypothalamus is what triggers eating behavior. If Lisa's LH has been damaged, she will not experience the biological motivation to eat.
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