Nutritional Research with Rats Suggests That

question 143

Multiple Choice

Nutritional research with rats suggests that:

• A) when you eat is more important than what you eat.
• B) eating a high-fat, non-nutritious diet can lead to poor cognitive performance.
• C) caloric restriction improves cognitive performance for short periods.
• D) diet has long-term, but not short-term effects on cognition and memory.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that produces adrenaline and noradrenaline, hormones involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.

Catecholamines

A class of neurotransmitters including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, involved in the body's stress response.

Stimulated

Refers to being excited or energized for action or increased activity, often in response to an external agent or condition.

Stressful Situations

Events or circumstances that cause strain or tension, often requiring adjustment or coping mechanisms from individuals to manage the accompanying emotional or physical stress.