The Core Diagnostic Factor in Anorexia Is

question 107

Multiple Choice

The core diagnostic factor in anorexia is

• A) food refusal.
• B) a binge-purge cycle.
• C) intentional weight loss reaching 15% or less of expected body weight.
• D) rapid, intentional weight loss and the belief that more weight needs to be lost.

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Definitions:

Vestibular

Refers to the system in the body responsible for maintaining balance, posture, and the body's orientation in space.

Throbbing Ache

A persistent and often pulsating pain that may indicate an underlying condition or injury.

Slow Fibers

Muscle fibers characterized by their slow contraction speed and a high capacity for endurance through efficient energy use.

Unmyelinated

Refers to nerve fibers that lack a myelin sheath, affecting the speed of electric signal transmission in the nervous system.