A person begins to suffer weight loss for no apparent reason. All organs are intact. Also, the person does not want to lose weight. However, he claims that he is rarely hungry. Which diagnosis would be most likely in this case?

A. damage to the lateral hypothalamus
B. hyperphagia
C. anorexia nervosa
D. bulimia


Answer: A

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