A Common Cardiovascular Effect of Anorexia Is a Slow Heart

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Multiple Choice

A common cardiovascular effect of anorexia is a slow heart rate (bradycardia) . Which explanation BEST describes why this is true?

• A) Exercise lowers a person's heart rate.
• B) The body is trying to conserve energy.
• C) Less blood flow is needed in persons who are underweight.
• D) The body has lost its insulating outer layer of fat.

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Definitions:

Mitochondria

Organelles within eukaryotic cells that produce energy through the process of cellular respiration.

Energy Demand

The total amount of energy required by all consumers and businesses within a specific area or by a specific entity.

Dividing Mitochondria

Dividing mitochondria refers to the process of mitochondrial fission, where a single mitochondrion divides into two or more separate mitochondria.

Cellular Respiration

The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water, releasing energy to power cell functions.