All of These Statements About BMAA Are Correct Except One

question 12

Multiple Choice

All of these statements about BMAA are correct except one.Choose the exception.

• A)BMAA is an amino acid.
• B)BMAA is found in the starch of conifers.
• C)BMAA blocks communication of brain nerve cells.
• D)BMAA is found in high concentrations in seeds.
• E)BMAA may contribute to a host of human diseases found on Guam.

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Definitions:

Eating Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

Escape From Self-Awareness

A psychological phenomenon where individuals avoid or distract themselves from their own thoughts and feelings that cause discomfort.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.

Self-Induced Vomiting

A behavior commonly associated with certain eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa, where individuals intentionally provoke vomiting as a way to control weight or counteract the effects of binge eating.