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Jramos095

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An extreme, chronic fear of being fat, an obsession with becoming thinner, and decreased food intake is characteristic of ________.
 
  A) bulimia
  B) binge-purge disorder
  C) appetite disorder
  D) anorexia nervosa

Question 2

Yellow coloration of the conjunctivae that makes the sclerae also appear yellow is called ________.
 
  A) scleral icterus
  B) color blindness
  C) glaucoma
  D) photophobia



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) This is not characteristic of bulimia.
B) This is not characteristic of binge-purge disorder.
C) There is no such disease as appetite disorder.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: A) Correct
B) Color blindness is the inability to see certain colors, not yellow coloration of the sclera.
C) Glaucoma involves increased intracranial pressure, not yellow coloration.
D) Photophobia involves sensitivity to light, not yellow coloration.




Jramos095

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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