Which of the Following Terms Is Used to Describe a Common

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is used to describe a common pancreatic disorder, characterized by an inability to use carbohydrates secondary to ineffective or no insulin production?

• A) Diabetes mellitus
• B) Diabetes insipidus
• C) Gestational diabetes
• D) Cushing's syndrome

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake and malnourishment.

Amenorrhea

is a medical condition characterized by the absence of menstruation in someone of reproductive age, which can be caused by a variety of factors.

Bingeing And Purging

Engaging in episodes of excessive eating followed by attempts to avoid weight gain using methods such as self-induced vomiting, known as bulimia nervosa.

Bulimic Women

Female individuals who suffer from bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.