Research indicates that having a gene that reduces available ________ adds 30 percent to a person's risk of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

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Research has shown that individuals with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa have a dysregulation in the serotonin system. Having a gene that reduces the availability of serotonin further increases the risk of developing these disorders. Dopamine, acetylcholine, and endorphins do not have significant evidence indicating their role in the development of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

Research Indicates That Having a Gene That Reduces Available ________