A LevelPsychologyAQAExam QuestionsEating behaviour: Option Topic (Section C)Neural & Hormonal Mechanisms

Neural & Hormonal Mechanisms (AQA A Level Psychology): Exam Questions

Exam code: 7182

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First teaching 2025

First exams 2027

5 mins3 questions
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Briefly outline the role of ghrelin in the control of eating behaviour.

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Research has identified centres in the hypothalamus that are involved in the control of eating behaviour. Much of this research has used non-human animals, such as rats and mice.

Explain one limitation of using non-human animals to research the brain mechanisms of eating behaviour.

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Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

  • Ghrelin is released from fat cells.

  • Ghrelin travels to the hypothalamus before eating.

  • Leptin is secreted from the wall of the stomach.

  • Leptin levels increase before eating.

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