Compensatory Behaviors Such as Vomiting or Using Laxatives to Rid

question 54

Multiple Choice

Compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives to rid the body of food that has been consumed

• A)have obvious health benefits.
• B)attempt to balance out a previous behavior.
• C)indicate a healthy body image.
• D)have no potential negative health consequences.

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Definitions:

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle, resulting in the pumping of blood through the body.

Diastole

The phase of the cardiac cycle during which the heart relaxes and fills with blood.

Heart Cycle

The sequence of events that occur in the heart during one heartbeat, encompassing both the contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) phases.

Relaxation

The act or process of becoming less tense, stressed, or anxious, often involving techniques or activities that promote this state.