Interest in the biological underpinnings of eating disorders, especially bulimia nervosa, has largely focused on the role of the neurotransmitter ______.
A) serotonin
B) dopamine
C) epinephrine
D) acetylcholine

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Serotonin has been implicated in the regulation of mood, anxiety, and feeding behavior, and is thought to play a role in the development of bulimia nervosa. Low levels of serotonin have been found in individuals with bulimia, and medications that increase serotonin activity in the brain have been found to be effective in treating the disorder.

Interest in the Biological Underpinnings of Eating Disorders, Especially Bulimia