An Eating Disorder in Which the Individual Refuses to Maintain

question 13

Multiple Choice

An eating disorder in which the individual refuses to maintain a minimally normal body weight, is extremely afraid of gaining weight or becoming fat, and has a distorted perception about the size of his or her body is called:

• A)cyclothymic disorder.
• B)anorexia nervosa.
• C)bulimia nervosa.
• D)dysthymia.

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Definitions:

Double Layer

A double layer refers to two parallel layers of different substances, often seen in biological membranes or in materials science.

Periosteum

A thick layer of blood vessel-filled connective tissue that surrounds bones, excluding the joint surfaces.

Bursa

A fluid-filled sac that reduces friction and provides cushioning between bones, tendons, and muscles near joints.

Fluid-filled Cushion

A protective layer or structure within the body comprised of fluid, providing support or absorbing shock, common in joint and tissue spaces.