Having a distorted perception of one's own body, weighing less than one should based on height and weight, and having an intense fear of becoming overweight are symptoms of _____, whereas the act of bingeing (and feeling one has lost control during the binge)and purging are symptoms of _____
A)anorexia nervosa; lateral hypothalamus damage.
B)bulimia nervosa; binge eating disorder.
C)anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa.
D)ventromedial hypothalamus damage; lateral hypothalamus damage.

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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by distorted perception of one's own body, intense fear of becoming overweight, and weighing less than one should based on height and weight. On the other hand, bulimia nervosa is characterized by bingeing and purging, and binge eating disorder is characterized by bingeing without purging. Damage to the lateral hypothalamus can lead to decreased appetite and weight loss, while damage to the ventromedial hypothalamus can lead to increased appetite and weight gain.

Having a Distorted Perception of One's Own Body, Weighing Less