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tfester

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The distinction between bulimia and anorexia nervosa is that
 
  a. anorexia (but not bulimia) is a metabolic disorder.
  b. anorexia (but not bulimia) can be associated with weight gain.
  c. bulimia (but not anorexia) reflects an obsession with weight loss.
  d. anorexia nervosa involves weight loss, while bulimia involves binging.
  e. bulimia is a metabolic disorder while anorexia is not.

Question 2

Which of the following would be expected to be useful for the treatment of obesity?
 
  a. a drug that activates leptin, CCK, CART, or MC4 receptors
  b. a drug that activates NPY or ghrelin receptors
  c. a drug that promotes fat absorption
  d. fenfluramine
  e. a drug that induces more sleep per day



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canderson530

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. anorexia nervosa involves weight loss, while bulimia involves binging.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. a drug that activates leptin, CCK, CART, or MC4 receptors




tfester

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


pratush dev

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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