Each of the Following Is True of Eating Disorders Except

question 107

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true of eating disorders except ________.

• A) there is evidence that genetics plays a role in the development of an eating disorder
• B) they are relatively easy to treat, once diagnosed
• C) they are much more common among females than males
• D) media emphasis on weight causes many women to overestimate their body size

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Definitions:

Salivary Gland

An exocrine gland that produces saliva, which begins the process of digestion and helps in oral hygiene.

Circular Folds

Foldings in the lining of the small intestine that increase its surface area for efficient absorption of nutrients.

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver, storing and concentrating bile produced by the liver.

Filiform Papillae

Small, thread-like projections on the tongue that do not contain taste buds but are important for the tactile sensation.