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Introduction to Biological Explanations

Introduction to Biological Explanations

Diagram showing hormones Leptin from fat cells and Ghrelin from stomach signaling the Hypothalamus, and the Dopamine reward pathway

Obesity is typically defined as an excessive amount of body fat that may increase health risks. In medical contexts, it is usually diagnosed when a patient has a BMI≥30\text{BMI} \geq 30BMI≥30.

Biological explanations for obesity Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Biological explanations for obesity

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Psychology Biological explanations for obesity. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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