People Who Have Bulimia Nervosa Typically Avoid Gaining Weight After

question 11

Multiple Choice

People who have bulimia nervosa typically avoid gaining weight after bingeing on food by _____.

• A)purging,including self-induced vomiting
• B)abusing stimulant drugs,such as cocaine,caffeine,and ephedra
• C)taking thyroid hormone supplements to increase their metabolic rate
• D)abusing alcohol

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Definitions:

Cocaine

A powerful stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant, often used recreationally for its effects on energy and mood.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in controlling the brain's reward and pleasure centers, as well as regulating movement and emotional responses.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting attention, responses to stress, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Perceptual Distortions

Alterations or inaccuracies in the way sensory information is interpreted or represented by the mind.