When President John F

question 64

Multiple Choice

When President John F. Kennedy was hit by a sniper's bullet in the back of his head, he died almost instantly because the bullet destroyed the part of his brain called the _____, which controls breathing, heartbeat, and other vital body functions.

• A) hippocampus
• B) medulla
• C) amygdala
• D) thalamus

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Definitions:

Restricting Type

Refers to a subtype of anorexia nervosa characterized by severe restriction of calorie intake without engaging in binge-eating or purging behavior.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting or excessive exercise, due to an overconcern with body shape and weight.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape.

Normal Weight

A weight range considered healthy for a person's height, typically based on Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements.