Hormones Exert Their Effects

question 6

Multiple Choice

Hormones exert their effects:

• A) similarly to metabotropic neurotransmitters.
• B) similarly to ionotropic neurotransmitters.
• C) by attaching to special receptors on muscle fibers.
• D) by being metabolized by presynaptic cells and thus converted into neurotransmitters.

Understand the significance of impulse buying and its impact on economic models.

Comprehend the concept of System 1 and System 2 in the brain and their roles in decision making.

Acknowledge the influence of context on preferences and decisions in behavioral economics.

Understand how behavioral economics incorporates fairness into its analysis.

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Definitions:

Skin-Fold Technique

A method to estimate body fat percentage by measuring the thickness of skin folds at specific body sites.

Body-Mass Index

A numerical computation comparing a person's weight and height, used to assess if they are underweight, overweight, or within a healthy weight range.

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels, which occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Excessive Abdominal Fat

An unhealthy accumulation of fat in the stomach area, which is linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.