Biological Approaches to Anorexia Nervosa
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- Created on: 03-05-16 20:59
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- Hypothalamus dysfunction works around the idea that animals have a set weight that is correct for their body
- Should that weight change, body will try to make the body return to normal
- GARFIELD AND GARDNER
- Suggested that a disturbed hypothalamus may be a cause of AN
- Any disturbance could lead to either the LH or the VMH to be constantly activated.
- Most likely that the LH is damaged and the individual never recieved the hunger signal
- VMH becomes over activated and a constant satiety signal is given
- Most likely that the LH is damaged and the individual never recieved the hunger signal
- Any disturbance could lead to either the LH or the VMH to be constantly activated.
- Suggested that a disturbed hypothalamus may be a cause of AN
- GARFIELD AND GARDNER
- Should that weight change, body will try to make the body return to normal
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