Neural explanations of Anorexia

1. Serotonin __________ show continued appetite supression. (10)
5. Kaye et al looked at ___ scans and found AN sufferers felt anxiety when given amphetamines rather than pleasure. (3)
6. Diet drug: ___-____ increases serotonin activity in the brain. (7)
7. AN sufferers tend to have _____ siblings as they are exposed to more illnesses when they are young. (5)
8. Favaro et al found a significant association with the risk of developing AN and obstruction of the _____ supply in the placenta. (5)

2. Some argue that the LH could be damaged causing the VMH to become _____________, making the body feel always full. (13)
3. People who have genetically more ________ receptors are less motivated to eat food because they gain more pleasure from less food. (8)
4. High levels of _________ have been linked to appetite suppression. Serotonin effects melanocortin-4 receptors to curb appetite. (9)
9. AN sufferers could suffer from _______ (lack of oxygen) during birth can cause complications. (7)
10. People with AN are more likely to be born in ______ because they experience their 2nd trimester in winter, exposing them to more diseases at a sensitive time. (6)

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