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Alina Aladinova
on Dec 10, 2024
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Many people regain weight after losing it. Which biological explanation BEST explains why?
A) Abnormally high levels of serotonin persist despite dieting.
B) The hypothalamus stops producing the appetite suppressant GLP-1.
C) The brain is trying to restore the person to a set weight point.
D) The ventromedial hypothalamus undergoes excessive stimulation.
Set Weight Point
A theory suggesting that each individual's body has a biologically predetermined weight range that it naturally tries to maintain.
Serotonin
A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating mood, sleep, appetite, and some cognitive functions.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain that regulates vital bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and hormonal activities.
- Gain an understanding of the mental and physical characteristics pertaining to eating disorders.
- Understand the principles of weight set point theory and their consequences for regulating body weight.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the mental and physical characteristics pertaining to eating disorders.
- Understand the principles of weight set point theory and their consequences for regulating body weight.