According to a Study by Fallon and Colleagues (2005), What

question 24

Multiple Choice

According to a study by Fallon and colleagues (2005) , what gender differences were found to be related to the effects of nicotine on the brain?

• A)Before nicotine is used, there are no gender differences in metabolic brain activity in prefrontal systems
• B)Before nicotine is used, women have higher cortical and subcortical brain activity
• C)Male smokers have less overall cognitive activity both prior to and during nicotine use
• D)Female smokers show no changes in brain activity both prior to and during nicotine use

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to restricted food intake and excessive weight loss.

Purging Behavior

Actions taken to rid the body of consumed food or calories, commonly seen in eating disorders, including self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives.

Restricting Type

A subtype of anorexia nervosa where individuals limit their intake of food and calories as a method of weight control.

Excessive Exercise

Engaging in physical activity to an extent that it significantly interferes with important activities, occurs despite injuries, or negatively impacts physical health.