Question

question 7 (5 points)
empty stomachs contract, causing both hunger pangs and the secretion of chemical messages that travel to the brain to serve as a signal to initiate feeding behavior. this is an example of
a genetic disorder that results in persistent feelings of intense hunger and reduced rates of metabolism
the amount of energy that is expended in a given period of time
how physiological mechanisms serve as the basis for hunger
binge eating behavior that is followed by an attempt to compensate for the large amount of food consumed

Explanation:

The question describes how empty stomach contractions (a physiological process) lead to hunger signals and feeding behavior. The first option is about a genetic disorder, which isn't described here. The second is about energy expenditure, not related. The fourth is about binge eating, which isn't the case. The third option matches as it explains how physiological mechanisms (stomach contractions, chemical messages) underlie hunger.

Answer:

C. how physiological mechanisms serve as the basis for hunger