What is the relationship between cholecystokinin (CCK)and eating disorders?
A) Abnormally high levels of CCK are seen in those with anorexia nervosa.
B) Those with bulimia nervosa produce high levels of CCK when they engage in purging behaviors.
C) Those with bulimia nervosa produce relatively low levels of CCK after eating a large meal.
D) Those with anorexia nervosa have abnormally low levels of CCK, whether eating or not.

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Research has shown that individuals with bulimia nervosa produce relatively low levels of CCK after eating a large meal. This may contribute to their tendency to engage in binge eating and purging behaviors. However, there is no evidence that anorexia nervosa is associated with abnormally high or low levels of CCK.

What Is the Relationship Between Cholecystokinin (CCK)and Eating Disorders