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haleyc112

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Genes are involved in the risk for eating disorders, and in the case of anorexia and bulimia, there is evidence of
 
  a. multiple subtle brain irregularities, such as with appetite regulation.
  b. a specific gene for anorexia and a different specific gene for bulimia.
  c. a single common gene that causes both anorexia and bulimia.
  d. damage to one specific brain region that leads to the disordered eating behavior.

Question 2

A sociocultural factor thought to play a role in both anorexia and bulimia is the pressure, from the media and elsewhere, for women to be
 
  a. popular.
  b. thin.
  c. heavy.
  d. happy.


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Andromeda18

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. multiple subtle brain irregularities, such as with appetite regulation.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. thin.


haleyc112

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

blakcmamba

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Wow, this really help

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