Match each disorder with its corresponding definition or description.
-A behavioral disorder characterized by insatiable craving for food followed by periods of self-deprivation

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Bulimia is a behavioral disorder characterized by insatiable craving for food followed by periods of self-deprivation.

Answer: J 
 Anorexia nervosa is a disorder characterized by obsessive dieting, self-starvation, and excessive weight loss.

Answer: I 
 Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition caused by protein deficiency and characterized by edema, wasting, and stunted growth.

Answer: D 
 Scurvy is a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency and characterized by weakness, anemia, and gum disease.

Answer: F 
 Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body's temperature regulation fails, leading to excessively high body temperature, confusion, and seizures.

Answer: B 
 Heat exhaustion is a condition caused by prolonged exposure to heat and characterized by weakness, dizziness, and nausea.

Answer: A 
 Malignant hyperthermia is a potentially fatal reaction to anesthesia that causes a rapid increase in body temperature, muscle rigidity, and potentially fatal damage to the organs.

Answer: C 
 Hyperthermia is an abnormally high body temperature caused by a variety of factors, including infections, heat exposure, and drug reactions.

Answer: H 
 Fever is a temporary increase in body temperature in response to infection or illness.

Answer: E 
 Marasmus is a severe form of malnutrition caused by a lack of calories and protein, resulting in wasting, stunted growth, and weakened immune function.

Match Each Disorder with Its Corresponding Definition or Description