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QUESTION 2 Which of the following most accurately describes the use of laxatives as a compensatory strategy in bulimia nervosa? a. It is an ineffective strategy for avoiding weight gain. b. It is a safe and effective means of maintaining one's desired weight. c. Few persons diagnosed with the disorder actually use them. d. Research indicates that it leads to retention of electrolytes in one's system. QUESTION 10 Compared with anorexia nervosa patients persona diagnosed with bulimia nervosa have a. a higher risk of mortality bia lower risk of mortality C c. no risk of mortality d. an equal risk of mortality,

Answer 1

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9. Both a and d could be correct, but a is more correct than option d as even though many bulemics effectively use laxatives to avoid gaining weight, they could not avoid that as the laxatives cause deficiency of minerals and create a cycle of binge eating and using laxatives. Also almost half of all bulemics use laxatives as a compensatory means and so d would not be correct. Correct answer is a

10. b

Anorexia nervosa has a higher risk of mortality compared to bulimia nervosa.

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