What Is Most Likely to Cause People with Bulimia NOT

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is most likely to cause people with bulimia NOT to seek treatment?

• A)the fear of weight gain
• B)the pride associated with efforts at weight loss
• C)the denial of illness
• D)the shame and secrecy

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Environmental influences or agents that can damage the embryo or fetus.

Sex Chromosome

A chromosome in the shape of a Y (male) or an X (female) that determines the anatomic sex of the child.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

Genetic material that takes the form of a double helix composed of phosphates, sugars, and bases.

Cytosine

One of the four main nucleobases found in DNA and RNA, which pairs with guanine.