One of the cardinal signs of anorexia nervosa in the young woman is:
a. Freckled skin
b. Amenorrhea
c. Sparse hair
d. Arthritic joints
B
Amenorrhea from nutritional deprivation is seen in post-pubertal adolescents.
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