Which of the following is True regarding anorexia nervosa?
A)Women with anorexia nervosa have less risk of developing osteoporosis.
B)Severe weight loss triggers abnormalities in the endocrine system.
C)The mortality rate of women with anorexia nervosa is 25%.
D)Females with anorexia generally drop 10% of their weight within a given year.

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Severe weight loss in anorexia nervosa can trigger abnormalities in the endocrine system, such as amenorrhea, a loss of bone density, and altered thyroid function.

Answer: C 
 The mortality rate of anorexia nervosa has been reported to be as high as 25%, making it the highest among all psychiatric disorders.

Answers A and D are false. Women with anorexia nervosa are at higher risk of developing osteoporosis due to loss of bone density. The amount of weight lost within a given year varies among individuals with anorexia nervosa and may not necessarily be 10%.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Anorexia Nervosa