Why Do the Results of Studies on BPA Differ? Some

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Essay

Why do the results of studies on BPA differ? Some studies showed it to be harmless and were used to set a dose level, yet others showed it to be dangerous.

Identify symptoms and differentiate between anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

Understand precipitating factors in binge eating for bulimic individuals.

Recognize physiological changes during anorexia nervosa.

Grasp the neurobiology involved in behavior and physiological functions.

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Definitions:

Proteins

Large, complex molecules made up of amino acids, essential to the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.

Glucostatic Theory

A theory suggesting that blood glucose levels regulate feelings of hunger and satiety.

Blood Glucose

The sugar that is transported through the bloodstream to supply energy to cells throughout the body; it is critical for metabolic processes.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that control body temperature, hunger, moods, release of hormones from many glands, especially the pituitary gland, and in regulating sleep cycles.