A Difference Between Anexics and Bulimics Is That

question 30

Multiple Choice

A difference between anexics and bulimics is that

• A) anorexics turn away from food during a crisis, whereas bulimics turn toward food.
• B) bulimics exhibit denial of the disorder, whereas anorexics know their behavior is abnormal.
• C) anorexics come from loosely organized families, whereas bulimics come from overly-organized families.
• D) bulimics tend to be methodical, whereas anorexics tend to be impulsive.

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Definitions:

Transverse Tubules

These are extensions of the cell membrane that penetrate into the center of skeletal and cardiac muscle cells, facilitating the uniform contraction of the muscle.

Sarcolemma

The thin, plasma membrane that envelopes a muscle cell (fiber), playing a critical role in muscle contraction.

Z Lines

Positions within muscle fibers that mark the boundaries of sarcomeres, playing a critical role in muscle contraction by anchoring actin filaments.

I Bands

The light-appearing regions of a sarcomere in striated muscle fibers, primarily composed of thin actin filaments.