Brain Studies of Those with BED Have Shown Which of the Following

question 24

Multiple Choice

Brain studies of those with BED have shown which of the following?

• A) underactivation of the amygdala in response to most foods, requiring additional foods to create a standard amount of activation
• B) hyperactivation of the occipital lobes in response to desired foods
• C) hyperactivation of the amygdala in response to favored foods
• D) hyperactivation of frontal and prefrontal lobes in response to appealing foods.

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