Which Sentence Best Describes Anorexia Nervosa

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best describes anorexia nervosa?

• A) It occurs most frequently in adolescent males.
• B) It occurs most frequently in adolescents from lower socioeconomic groups.
• C) It results from a posterior pituitary disorder.
• D) It results in severe weight loss in the absence of obvious physical causes.

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Definitions:

Kilograms

A unit of mass in the metric system, equivalent to one thousand grams or approximately 2.20462 pounds.

Grams

Grams are a unit of mass in the metric system, equivalent to one-thousandth of a kilogram.

Tablespoons

A unit of volume measurement, typically used in cooking, equivalent to three teaspoons or about 15 milliliters.

Teaspoon

A unit of measure used in cooking, equivalent to about 5 milliliters, or a small spoon used for stirring and sipping.