Abigail Is Obsessed with Her Weight

question 27

Multiple Choice

Abigail is obsessed with her weight.She sometimes eats a whole package of Oreos at one sitting and then makes herself vomit.She also takes laxatives for weight control.Abigail MOST likely suffers from:

• A) anorexia nervosa.
• B) degenerative organ disease.
• C) anxiety.
• D) bulimia nervosa.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nerve Impulses

Nerve signals that are part of the autonomic nervous system, responsible for regulating the body's unconscious actions and promoting relaxation and digestion.

Intestinal Tract

The continuous tube running from the stomach to the anus, including the small and large intestines, where food digestion and absorption occur.

Antiemetic

A type of medication that is used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting.

Nausea

A sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach, often preceding vomiting.