Neural Mechanisms In Eating Behaviour Flashcards
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However, a limitation of a homeostatic explanation is for a hunger mechanism to be adaptive…
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It must both anticipate & prevent energy deficits, not just react to them. As a result, the theory that hunger & eating are triggered only when energy resources fall below their desired level, is incompatible with the harsh reality in which such systems would have evolved.
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Homeostasis involves…
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Mechanisms which both detect the state of the internal environment and also correct the situation to restore that environment to its optimal state.
