Biology

Question

Queston 4

An animal will gain weight when

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it establishes homeostasis

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its ventromedial hypothalamus is damaged

it reaches its set point

its basal metabolism rate increases

releasing factors are present

Answer

Its ventromedial hypothalamus is damaged.

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When the ventromedial hypothalamus is damaged, it can cause an animal to gain weight because it disrupts the body's ability to regulate...