Which of the Following High School Students Is Most Likely

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following high school students is most likely to develop an eating disorder?

• A) Susan, who is a gymnast
• B) Anna, who plays basketball
• C) Martha, who plays softball
• D) Trina, who plays volleyball

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which help regulate metabolism, immune system, and stress responses.

Lateral Hypothalamus

An area of the brain known as the "hunger center," which controls feeding behavior, thirst, and other functions related to the body's energy needs.

Salty Tastes

One of the basic taste sensations; it is produced primarily by the presence of sodium ions.

Social Psychologist

A scientist who studies how people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.