Anorexia Nervosa Is Diagnosed Far More Frequently in Females Than

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Anorexia nervosa is diagnosed far more frequently in females than in males, while the diagnostic trend for bulimia nervosa shows equal rates of diagnoses for both males and females.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement and has a role in activities such as decision-making, problem-solving, and planning.

Motor Cortex

The region of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements.

Occipital Lobes

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the brain located on either side of the brain, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.