The Eating Disorder That Is Characterized by Cycles of Overeating

question 91

Multiple Choice

The eating disorder that is characterized by cycles of overeating and purging is called:

• A) bulimia nervosa
• B) anorexia nervosa
• C) emotional eating
• D) obesity

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Definitions:

Connective Tissue

A type of body tissue that supports, binds together, and protects organs.

Muscle Cells

Specialized cells that make up muscle tissue, capable of contracting to produce movement in parts of the body.

Cardiac Muscle

A type of striated muscle found exclusively in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized structures in cardiac muscle cells that facilitate the synchronized contraction of the heart through electrical coupling between cells.