This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nervous System, Subject name: Physiology
[{'content': 'Damage to which of the following hypothalamic nucleus results in hyperphagia and obesity? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Ventromedial nucleus, B. Dorsomedial nucleus, C. Supra-optic nucleus, D. Lateral pre-optic nucleus', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. a (Ventromedial nucleus);(Ref. Guyton, Physiology, 10th ed., 805)HYPOTHALAMIC NUCLEUSFUNCTIONSTIMULATIONDESTRUCTION1Lateral nucleusFeeding centerHyperphagiaInanition2Ventromedial nucleusSatiety centerAphagiaHyperphagia3Paraventricular nucleusRegulates food intake 4Dorsomedial nucleusRegulates food intake 5Arcuate nucleusRegulates food intake', 'role': 'assistant'}]