Chapter 22 - Final

Question 1

The appetite regulation center of the brain is the ______.

Answer 1

Hypothalamus

Question 2

______ is characterized by a morbid fear of obesity

Answer 2

Anorexia Nervosa

Question 3

Symptoms of anorexia nervosa are: ___________, __________, and _________

Answer 3

gross distortion of body image, preoccupation with food, and refusal to eat

Question 4

Watch _______ cause cardiac failure is the biggest cause of death in anorexia nervosa

Answer 4

Cardiac enzymes

Question 5

Episodic, uncontrolled, compulsive, rapid ingestion of large quantities of food over a short-period (binging). Episodes followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors (self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas)

Answer 5

Bulimia Nervosa

Question 6

Most reason people are brought to the hospital with bulimia is because of __________

Answer 6

Imbalanced electrolytes

Question 7

Bulimia may be associated with what two neurotransmitters?

Answer 7

Serotonin and norepinephrine

Question 8

There is speculation about ___________ in anorexia nervosa

Answer 8

Primary hypothalamic dysfunction

Question 9

For a treatment program to be successful; the pt must perceive that he or she is in ______ of the treatment

Answer 9

control