An Individual Who Has an Eating Disorder Along with Intense

question 11

Multiple Choice

An individual who has an eating disorder along with intense thirst and wildly varying body temperatures may have a dysfunction of the

• A) pons.
• B) medulla.
• C) thalamus.
• D) hypothalamus.
• E) brainstem.

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Definitions:

GI Tract

The gastrointestinal tract, an organ system responsible for transporting and digesting foodstuffs, absorbing nutrients, and expelling waste.

Mucus

A sticky, slippery substance produced by mucous membranes and glands, used to moisten, protect, and trap particles in the airways, digestive system, and other areas.

Digested First

A methodology or process in which material, typically information or data, is simplified or broken down before further analysis or use.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a major energy source in the diet of animals and humans.