The affective component of anorexia involves such brain areas as the amygdala, insula, and ______.

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The prefrontal cortex has been linked to the cognitive component of anorexia, but not the affective component. The primary motor cortex and visual association areas are not associated with anorexia. The pons is involved in autonomic functions such as breathing, but not directly in the affective component of anorexia. The amygdala and insula are both involved in emotion processing and have been linked to the affective component of anorexia.

The Affective Component of Anorexia Involves Such Brain Areas as the Amygdala