A Key Aspect of Anorexia Nervosa Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

A key aspect of anorexia nervosa is

• A) an intense fear of obesity.
• B) the binging and subsequent purging of food.
• C) a lack of exercise.
• D) an overstimulation of NPY and ghrelin receptors.
• E) a defect in insulin metabolism.

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Definitions:

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

Intelligence

The ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations.

Genetic Inheritance

The process by which genetic information is passed from parents to offspring through their genes.

Environmental Factors

Elements in the external surroundings that can influence an organism's development, behaviors, and survival.