Anorexia Nervosa May Be a Lethal Disorder Resulting in Death

question 120

Multiple Choice

Anorexia nervosa may be a lethal disorder resulting in death from the effects of starvation or from

• A) breathing difficulties.
• B) stomach cancer.
• C) amenorrehea.
• D) suicide.

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Definitions:

Specialization

The process by which cells, organisms, or individuals become adapted to perform a specific function or to thrive in a particular environment.

Radial Glial Cells

Specialized cells in the brain and spinal cord that serve as scaffolds for migrating neurons during development.

Oligodendrocytes

Specialized glial cells in the central nervous system that myelinate axons, providing insulation and increasing the speed of electrical impulses.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord, crucial for neuron function and repair.