The term "Loss of appetite" refers to disease:
Correct answer: B. Anorexia nervosa
- A. Botulism
- B. Anorexia nervosa
- C. Obesity
- D. Bulemia nervosa
Explanation
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight. Botulism is a rare and potentially fatal illness caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Bulimia nervosa, commonly called bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by an obsession for binge eating.
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