Which Characterizes Bulimia Nervosa

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which characterizes bulimia nervosa?

• A)a refusal to eat enough food to maintain normal,healthy body weight
• B)high fat intake and low level of physical activity
• C)alternating binge eating and purging through vomiting,laxatives,or diuretics
• D)normal food consumption interrupted by episodes of high consumption

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Definitions:

Proctology

A branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the colon, rectum, and anus.

Proctalgia

A term for pain or discomfort in the rectal area or anus, often without an identifiable cause.

Proctoplasty

Surgical reconstruction of the rectum, often to repair damage or correct malformations.

Laparotomy

A surgical procedure involving a large incision in the abdomen to gain access to the abdominal cavity for diagnosis or treatment.