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manpreet virk077
on Oct 26, 2024Verified
Anorexics usually stop eating because
A) food no longer tastes good.
B) they are not hungry.
C) of damage to the lateral hypothalamus.
D) they fear fatness.
Lateral Hypothalamus
An area of the brain involved in the regulation of hunger and thirst; damage to it can lead to anorexia or obesity.
Anorexics
Individuals who suffer from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an irrational fear of weight gain and severe restriction of food intake.
Fear Fatness
Fear of fatness, often associated with eating disorders, is an intense fear of gaining weight or being fat despite being at a normal or below-normal weight.
- Detect the specificities, initiators, and possible sequels of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia.
Verified Answer
AE
Learning Objectives
- Detect the specificities, initiators, and possible sequels of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia.