Which of the Following Brain Mechanisms Has Been Implicated in Anorexia

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following brain mechanisms has been implicated in anorexia?

• A)Starvation releases natural pain-reducing opioids producing a high which reinforces not eating.
• B)With puberty, female hormones increase dramatically and damage centers which control eating in the thalamus and pituitary.
• C)Excessive exercise depletes the brain of neurotransmitters utilized by areas that regulate hunger or satiation.
• D)Stress-released hormones reduce the sensitivity of receptors that detect blood-sugar levels and release hormones that induce hunger.

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Definitions:

Mood Linkage

The phenomenon where individuals in a group share and mirror emotions or moods, often leading to a common mood within the group.

Physical Arousal

The physiological state of being alert and reactive to stimuli, often involving increased heart rate, blood pressure, and energy levels.

Social Approval

The acceptance or endorsement by a social group, regarded as a significant motivator for human behavior.

Custom

A traditional practice or habitual behavior shared by members of a community or society.