NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Anorexia Nervosa is a disease involving self-starvation. Because the body needs nutrients and is not getting them, which of the following can happen to someone who is anorexic?

A	Hair loss
B	Dehydration
C	Dry skin
D	All of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -This large study cohort showed that severely malnourished AN patients have many micronutrient deficiencies; zinc and vitamin D are the most frequent, followed by copper, selenium, and vitamin B1.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anorexia nervosa is characterized by emaciation, a relentless pursuit of thinness and unwillingness to maintain a normal or healthy weight, a distortion of body image and intense fear of gaining weight, a lack of menstruation among girls and women, and extremely disturbed eating behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anorexia Nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-starvation and weight loss resulting in low weight for height and age.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anorexia often stems from a distorted body image, which may result from emotional trauma, depression, or anxiety. Some people may view extreme dieting or weight loss as a way to regain control in their lives. There are many different emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms that can signal anorexia.

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