When Rats Involved in Boer's Study Were Given 15 Grams

question 105

Multiple Choice

When rats involved in Boer's study were given 15 grams of food once each day, they developed typical activity anorexia. When they were given 18 grams of food each day, what happened to them?

• A) They developed bulimia.
• B) They maintained a healthy weight.
• C) They ran twice as much on the wheel.
• D) They became obese.

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