Randy Exercises More Than Most People and Continues to Train

question 349

Multiple Choice

Randy exercises more than most people and continues to train even when he has a cold or an injury. His friends joke that Randy seems addicted to exercise. According to the Focus on Neuroscience in Chapter 2, Randy's compulsive exercising:

• A) may be due to the involvement of his brain's opioid system and the production of endorphins during and immediately after exercise.
• B) is an indicator of decreased levels of dopamine and increased risk of Parkinson's disease.
• C) may be due to the involvement of his limbic system and the production of acetylcholine.
• D) is an indicator of the overproduction of dopamine and an increased risk of schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Fluid Catabolism

The process of breaking down fluids in the body, often related to the metabolic degradation of water and other molecules.

Infiltration

The process where a substance passes into or through a tissue or structure, often referring to the seepage of IV fluid into the surrounding tissue.

Red Streaks

Visible lines on the skin, often red or purplish, that may indicate an infection or inflammation spreading in the body.

Pallor

A noticeable paleness of the skin often resulting from poor blood circulation or reduced oxygen levels.