Nancy Is Having Difficulty Digesting Fatty Foods

question 136

Multiple Choice

Nancy is having difficulty digesting fatty foods.After seeing her doctor,who found no evidence of inflammation,she says that she must now see a specialist to determine why she is having trouble releasing bile from her gallbladder.What hormone is most likely functioning improperly for Nancy?

• A)CCK
• B)Gastrin
• C)Secretin
• D)Lipostimulin

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Definitions:

Mental Accounting

A concept in behavioral economics that refers to the different values people place on money, based on subjective criteria, affecting economic decision-making.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, often leading to statistical errors.

Affect Heuristic

A mental shortcut used in decision making and judgement that involves relying on emotions and feelings.

Regret Aversion

A theory in behavioral economics that describes the emotional reaction people experience after realizing they have made an error in judgment, leading them to avoid making decisions.