Holly Is a Severely Underweight Seventh-Grader Who Nonetheless Believes She

question 69

Multiple Choice

Holly is a severely underweight seventh-grader who nonetheless believes she is fat.It is likely that Holly is suffering from:

• A)ghrelin deficiency syndrome.
• B)a metabolic disorder.
• C)anorexia nervosa.
• D)bulimia nervosa.

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Definitions:

Neutrophil

A type of white blood cell important in the body's defense against infection by engulfing and destroying bacteria and other foreign particles.

Infected Tissue

Tissue that has been invaded by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, leading to an immune response.

Parasitic Infection

An infection caused by parasites, which are organisms that live on or within another host organism, potentially causing harm to the host.

Cytokines

Small proteins released by cells that have a specific effect on the interactions and communications between cells, especially in immune responses.