Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder involving repeated gorging with food followed by induced vomiting or laxative abuse

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: With anorexia nervosa the individual deprives themselves of food. Gorging occurs with bulimia.

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All of the following are 5-aminosalicylic acid drugs used to treat ulcerative colitis, EXCEPT ________

A) mesalamine (Asacol, Lialda, Pentasa, Rowasa) B) balsalazide (Colazal) C) sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) D) loraserin (Belviq)

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The only complement receptor on red blood cells is CR4

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which describes the function of the nucleus?

A) It is basically the site of protein synthesis in the body. B) It contains the genetic code for the individual. C) It is the transformer of cellular energy. D) It initiates the process of aerobic metabolism.

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The most prevalent degenerative diseases in the United States are those of the ____ system.

A. lymphatic B. cardiovascular C. musculoskeletal D. endocrine E. circulatory

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