A Person Who Severely Restricts Food Intake, Has a Distorted

question 35

Multiple Choice

A person who severely restricts food intake, has a distorted body image, fears weight gain, and has a BMI of 19 may be diagnosed with

• A) atypical anorexia nervosa.
• B) bulimia nervosa of low frequency.
• C) bulimia nervosa of limited duration.
• D) purging disorder of unknown etiology.

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Definitions:

Testosterone

Testosterone is a steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and the promotion of secondary sexual characteristics.

Estrogen

A group of hormones important in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.

Elevated Testosterone

Higher than normal levels of testosterone in the human body, which can influence various physical and psychological aspects of health.

Masculinized

Refers to the process or outcome whereby an individual, organism, or specific traits exhibit characteristics that are traditionally associated with male appearance, behavior, or physiology.