Mrs. Watanabe is depressed. Her levels of serotonin and norepinephrine are quite low. What processes might account for this?
a. The amount of reserpine in her brain is deficient.
b. She was given cortisol when taking the dexamethasone suppression test.
c. She does not have enough of the enzyme monoamine oxidase.
d. There is excessive reuptake of various neurotransmitters in her brain.
Question 2Nancy has anorexia nervosa, binge-eating/purging type. What is one complication from purging?
a. bone loss
b. irregular heart rate
c. low blood pressure
d. enlarged salivary glands
Question 3Depressed behavior is related to ____.
a. low levels of serotonin
b. high levels of serotonin
c. high levels of estradiol
d. low levels of estradiol
Question 4Rates of obesity are higher among members of which social class?
a. upper
b. middle
c. lower
d. There is no difference in rates of obesity based on social class.
Question 5A woman in a lower socioeconomic neighborhood argued that the neighborhood was designed to make her fat. What would support this?
a. Poorer neighborhoods do not have places where you can walk.
b. Poorer neighborhoods have little to do but eat.
c. Poorer neighborhoods are less concerned with eating healthy.
d. Poorer neighborhoods have fewer options for purchasing healthy foods.
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