Imagine You Are Resting Comfortably on a Lounge After Dinner

question 47

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are resting comfortably on a lounge after dinner. This could be described as a state with ________.

• A) increased activity in the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous systems
• B) decreased activity in the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous systems
• C) decreased activity in the sympathetic nervous system, and increased activity in the parasympathetic and enteric nervous systems
• D) increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system, and decreased activity in the parasympathetic and enteric nervous systems

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation.

Self-Starvation

The deliberate and severe restriction of food intake, often associated with psychological disorders such as anorexia nervosa.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Syndrome involving obsessive concern over a part of the body the individual believes is defective.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and actions (compulsions).