​How Does Emotional Distress Relate to Eating,if at All

question 211

Multiple Choice

​How does emotional distress relate to eating,if at all?

• A)Emotional distress is the main reason for obesity.
• B)​Most people overeat somewhat in response to temporary distress.
• C)​Most people with emotional distress lose their appetite and lose weight.
• D)​Emotional distress has no relationship at all with eating.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of many bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and hormone release.

Trigeminal Nerves

The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensory data such as tactition (pressure), thermoception (temperature), and nociception (pain) from the face and head; they also control the muscles for chewing.

Innervates

Supplies an organ or other body part with nerves.

Olfactory Nerves

The set of nerves responsible for the sense of smell, conveying sensory information from the nose to the brain.