Match each disorder with its corresponding definition or description.
-a behavioral disorder characterized by a chronic refusal to eat,often because of an abnormal fear of becoming obese

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Anorexia nervosa is a behavioral disorder characterized by a chronic refusal to eat, often because of an abnormal fear of becoming obese.

Answer: G
 Bulimia is a disorder characterized by binge-eating followed by purging, often through self-induced vomiting or the use of laxatives.

Answer: I
 Kwashiorkor is a disease caused by severe protein deficiency that often affects young children in developing countries, resulting in symptoms such as edema, skin lesions, and stunted growth.

Answer: D
 Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet, resulting in symptoms such as weakness, anemia, and bleeding gums.

Answer: E
 Marasmus is a disease caused by severe malnutrition, often affecting infants and young children in developing countries, resulting in symptoms such as severe weight loss, muscle wasting, and weakened immune system.

Answer: A, F, or C
 Malignant hyperthermia, heatstroke, and hyperthermia are all conditions characterized by elevated body temperature, often resulting from exposure to high temperatures, strenuous physical activity, or certain medical conditions.

Answer: B
 Heat exhaustion is a condition characterized by faintness, dizziness, or overheating, often resulting from exposure to high temperatures, dehydration, or prolonged physical activity.

Answer: H
 Fever is a condition characterized by an elevated body temperature, often in response to an infection or illness.

Match Each Disorder with Its Corresponding Definition or Description