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Regular periods of overeating followed by self-induced vomiting are associated with which physiological disorder?
A. Anorexia
B. Bulimia
C. Obesity
D. Parkinson's

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Answer:

B. Bulimia

Explanation:

See below for a description of each case:

Anorexia (also known as Anorexia nervosa) is an eating disorder characterized by abnormally low body weight. It's similar to the starving of oneself to achieve lower weight, but this is unhealthy. It's very common (more than 3 million cases per year in US) and is treatable. This can last for several months or years and is more common in females from ages 18–35.

Some symptoms include:

Extreme weight loss

Thin appearance  

Fatigue and insomnia  

Bluish discoloration of the fingers

Hair that thins, breaks or falls out  

Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)  

Dry or yellowish skin  

Dehydration

Bulimia (also known as Bulimia nervosa) is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating, followed by methods to avoid weight gain (ie. vomiting). It's very common (more than 3 million cases per year in US) and is treatable.  It can last several years or be lifelong and are more common in females from ages 18–35.

Some symptoms include:

Binge eating

Forceful vomiting

Long-term fear of gaining weight  

Overuse of laxatives or diuretics

Use of supplements or herbs for weight loss

Excessive exercises

Stained teeth (from stomach acid)

Obesity is a condition characterized by abnormal or excessive fat accumulation. It's extremely common (more than 3 million cases per year in US) but is treatable. It can last several years or be lifelong. Family history may increase likelihood for some types.

Some symptoms include:

Above average body weight  

Sleep apnea- a condition in which breathing is irregular and periodically stops during sleep  

Skin problems caused by moisture that accumulates in the folds of your skin  

Osteoarthritis in weight-bearing joints, especially the knees

Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder, meaning it weakens the control of movements of the body over time. It's fairly common (more than 200,000 cases per year in US). There are treatments to manage the condition but there is no known cure. This can last several years or be lifelong. It's more common in 60+ years old males.

Some symptoms include:

Tremors, trembling of hands, arms, legs, jaw and face

Stiffness of the arms, legs and trunk

Slowness of movement

Poor balance and coordination

Speech difficulty

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