The DSM-5 Specifies Two Subtypes of Anorexia Based on ____

question 69

Multiple Choice

 The DSM-5 specifies two subtypes of anorexia based on ____.

• A) percentage of weight loss
• B) methods used to limit caloric intake
• C) presence or absence of comorbid depression
• D) family dynamics

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Definitions:

Neuron

A neuron is a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, the fundamental unit of the nervous system responsible for receiving and sending electrical signals throughout the body.

Cerebral Spinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, which acts as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that support and protect neurons, playing crucial roles in brain function.

Cushioning Effect

A psychological or physical phenomenon where a buffer exists or is created to lessen the impact of a stressful or negative event.