Which Patient with Anorexia Nervosa Will Be Most Likely to Have

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Multiple Choice

Which patient with anorexia nervosa will be most likely to have a good outcome from treatment?

• A)Micha, who is 13, developed the disorder last year, and has the restricting subtype
• B)Merry, who is 18, developed the disorder when she was 12, and has the purging subtype
• C)Jodi, who is 18, developed the disorder when she was 17, and has the purging subtype
• D)Janet, who is 15, developed the disorder when she was 12, and has the restricting subtype

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Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, which help control stress response, blood pressure, and metabolism.

PTH

Parathyroid hormone, a key regulator of calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Parathyroid Gland

Small glands located behind the thyroid gland that play a critical role in regulating the body's calcium levels.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a crucial role in regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation in females and testosterone production in males.