Although the Hypothalamus Has Been Considered a Part of the Biological

question 183

Multiple Choice

Although the hypothalamus has been considered a part of the biological etiology of anorexia, a limitation of this account is

• A) It fails to account for purging episodes.
• B) There is no accounting for the fear of becoming fat.
• C) It lacks an adaptive feature.
• D) The lack of attention paid to neurotransmitter systems known to be dysfunctional in anorexia.

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