01:830:340 Study Guide - Final Guide: Exhibitionism, Pituitary Gland, Alogia
16 Dec 2017
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Eating disorder severe disturbances in eating behavior characterized by pre-occupation with weight and unhealthy efforts to control weight. Primary insomnia sleeplessness or perception of poor quality sleep: sleep disorders= problems with sleep. Narcolepsy chronic sleep disorder causes overwhelming daytime drowsiness. Circadian rhythm sleep disorder (internal) unable to go to sleep and awake at. Sleep apnea breathing repeatedly stops and starts appropriate times. Inhibitory transmitter (prevents neurons from firing in the brain) Anorexia nervosa- fear of gaining weight, disturbed body image, use dangerous measures to lose weight. Getting so skinny, you do not get menstruation. Women think they are heavier than they actually are. Men are more likely to think they"re fine just the way they are. Most people of illness are often normal weight. 2 or more binges a week 3 months. Anorexia athletica gymnastics, ballet, body building, jockey. Runs in families but don"t know if it"s genetic. Set points theory- body resists change in body weight.
