Many of the symptoms of anorexia are silent or hidden, even the physical symptoms. Which of the following are physical symptoms of anorexia? Select all that apply
A) Amenorrhea D) Hypotension
B) Anemia E) Hypervitaminosis D
C) Diarrhea
A, B, D
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Some of the symptoms of anorexia nervosa are silent or hidden such as bradycardia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, severe constipation, cold sensitivity, hypoglycemia, amenorrhea, osteopenia, and anemia.
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