Describe two genetic disorders/diseases that can cause weight disturbances.
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Body weight and fatness can be affected by certain diseases, hormonal abnormalities, rare genetic disorders, and psychological disturbances. For instance, cancer, AIDS, hyperthyroidism, Marfan syndrome, and anorexia nervosa tend to cause a person to have limited fat stores. A very small percentage of obesity cases are caused by brain tumors, ovarian cysts, hypothyroidism, and congenital syndromes, such as Prader-Willi syndrome.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. bioavailability. B. metabolism. C. essentiality. D. utilization.