A nurse teaches a class about bulimia nervosa to high school biology students. The nurse should explain that a possible cause is
a. hypersensitivity of norepinephrine.
b. excessive dopamine activity.
c. overproduction of GABA.
d. serotonin deficits.
D
Based on a few research studies, current thinking suggests that deficits in serotonin might play a role in bulimia nervosa. There is no research to support the correctness of any of the other options.
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