Chapter 11 & 14: Chapter questions and quiz Flashcards
An example of an environmental stimulus that could trigger eating is?
the sight of a plate of food.
Another term for cerebrovascular accident is?
stroke
The distinction between bulimia and anorexia nervosa is that?
anorexia nervosa involves weight loss, while bulimia involves binging.
Which of the following are important determinants of weight in adult humans?
the amount of physical exercise a person gets during their leisure time
Benign Tumor
have a distinct border
Unlike other seizure disorders, a grand mal seizure is….
is the most severe form of seizure disorder.
Which of the following drugs may be useful for the treatment of anorexia nervosa?
No drug is available for the treatment of anorexia nervosa.
The disorder known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathy results in
degeneration of the brain
Eating is initiated by secretion of ________ from the ________.
ghrelin; stomach
________ is(are) a primary symptom or sign of fetal alcohol syndrome.
abnormal facial development
_____ cells are cancerous cells that spread to other parts of the body and _____ cells are non-cancerous cells that do not spread.
malignant, benign
What is the difference between the tonic and the clonic phase of a tonic-clonic seizure?
The tonic phase is where all the muscles contract forcefully. The clonic phase is where the person’s body starts jerking and their eyes roll back in their head and they have a grimace on their face.
Another term for being full is
satiety
What are the two parts to stopping a meal (stopping eating)?
The first part is short-term satiety which occurs while we are still eating and the second part is a long-term satiety, which is when there is a rise in adipose tissue.
What are four treatments for obesity?
bariatric surgery, gastric bypass, exercise, drug treatment, consuming fewer calories
A single drink of alcohol can impair development during the third trimester. (T or F)
False
Down’s Syndrome occurs because of an extra 21st chromosome. (T or F)
True
Huntington’s Disease is caused by a degeneration of the _____ ______ and the _____.
caudate nucleus, putamen
_____ has a somewhat success rate with the treatment of anorexia nervosa; although, it is only at 50%.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The stomach’s emptying is controlled by _____.
Cholecystokinin (CCK)
What is the difference between a hemorrhagic stroke and an obstructive stroke?
A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding in the brain. An obstructive stroke is when the blood builds up and stops the flow of blood.
