Deidre Is Constantly Worried About Being Fat

question 59

Multiple Choice

Deidre is constantly worried about being fat.In addition,a few times a week,she will eat large quantities of food and then force herself to vomit.As a result,she also suffers from nutritional imbalances,intestinal damage,and dental problems.What is Deidre most likely diagnosis?

• A) obesity
• B) weight obsession
• C) anorexia nervosa
• D) bulimia

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's "fight or flight" response, regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and sugar levels.

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a reaction or response similar to a naturally occurring substance.

Absolute Refractory Period

a period immediately following the transmission of a nerve impulse when a neuron is not responsive to stimulation from another impulse.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.