What are some of the serious health and social consequences of eating disorders?
Anorexia nervosa (AN): electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, cardiac abnormalities, hair loss, appearance of body hair (lanugo), muscle wasting, and bone loss. Decreased body fat in females can lead to decreased estrogen levels and amenorrhea, further contributing to bone loss. Bulimia nervosa (BN): stomach acid from vomiting damages delicate lining of the esophagus and mouth and dental enamel, causing tooth decay. Frequent vomiting and overuse of laxatives can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. An electrolyte imbalance can lead to an irregular heart beat and sudden cardiac arrest.
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A. Bacterial ripening that occurs internally B. Bacterial ripening that occurs externally C. Mold ripening that occurs internally D. Mold ripening that occurs externally
Alcohol tolerance develops when the brain becomes less sensitive to alcohol.
a. true b. false
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a. ionization of the drug b. dissolution of the drug c. reduction of the drug d. distribution of the drug e. oxidation of the drug
What is a role of vitamin C in the body?
a. Vitamin C helps to maintain body tissues. b. Vitamin C prevents the common cold. c. Vitamin C is required for energy metabolism. d. Vitamin C promotes iron excretion.