Which are key features of anorexia nervosa? (Select all that apply.)
a. Excessive laxative use
b. Purging
c. Severe weight loss
d. Introverted personality
e. Hunger is denied
C, D, E
These are some of the key features of anorexia nervosa. Excessive laxative use and purging are characteristic of bulimia.
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