AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Damage to the Ventromedial Hypothalamus When the ventromedial hypothalamus is damaged, an individual cannot feel sated after eating. This lack of satiety causes excessive hunger, overeating and weight gain, leading to obesity.

Detailed explanation-2: -However, when the hypothalamus becomes injured, it can no longer accurately control your temperature. Therefore, you may experience frequent hot or cold flashes. A prolonged increase in core body temperature can lead to further brain damage. That’s why it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible.

Detailed explanation-3: -If the ventromedial hypothalamus is destroyed, a rat will refuse to eat until forced to do so.

Detailed explanation-4: -VMH is the important center for satiety and adiposity and could be the ultimate pathway for control of food intake and obesity. The mechanism of hyperphagia as a cause of increased body weight after VMH lesion could be the possible mechanism for obesity.