Why Might a Person Be Able to Eat When Hunger

question 69

Multiple Choice

Why might a person be able to eat when hunger sensation is absent?

• A) the stomach intensifies its contractions and creates hunger pangs
• B) the conscious mind of the cortex can override body signals
• C) the digestive tract sends messages to the hypothalamus
• D) the hypothalamus anticipates the availability of nutrients

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Definitions:

Cultural Beliefs

The shared beliefs, values, and practices among a group of people that influence their behavior and perceptions.

Rehabilitation Exercises

Physical or therapeutic activities designed to help recover strength, function, and mobility following illness or injury.

Cultural Backgrounds

The social, ethnic, and national influences that contribute to an individual's beliefs, values, and behaviors.

Acculturation

The process by which individuals adopt the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.