A disorder seen primarily in adolescent girls, characterized by an emotional disturbance concerning body image, prolonged refusal to eat followed by extreme weight loss, amenorrhea, and a lingering abnormal fear of becoming obese is known as ________________ ___________________.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


anorexia nervosa

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A. knowing whether you're sick enough to need a physician. B. using home health tests when appropriate. C. performing regular self-exams. D. ordering medications online to manage complex chronic health conditions.

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The definition of the medical term lithotripsy is:

A) incision into the bladder to remove a stone B) surgery performed to stabilize the urinary bladder position C) a noninvasive surgical technique that crushes stones D) freeing of the kidney from inflammatory adhesions

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Which of the following is not a funding source for the operation of state and local health departments?

A) Tax revenues B) Private donations C) Governmental bonds D) Fees for certain licenses

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Which of the following U.S. presidents expressed concern about the fitness of Americans in a Sports Illustrated article entitled "The Soft American"?

A. Kennedy B. Clinton C. Nixon D. Eisenhower

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