Which of the following is often exhibited in patients with anorexia nervosa?
A)Enamel wasting
B)Esophagitis
C)Muscle wasting
D)Russell sign

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Loss of lean body mass and muscle wasting are common physical attributes in individuals with anorexia nervosa.Enamel wasting, esophagitis, and Russell sign (scarring of the dorsum of the hand) are signs that a person uses vomiting as a purging behavior.Although some people with anorexia nervosa may be of the binge eating and purging type, these signs are more commonly seen in people with bulimia nervosa.

Which of the Following Is Often Exhibited in Patients with Anorexia