A person begins to suffer weight loss for no apparent reason.All organs are intact.Also,the person does not want to lose weight.However,he claims that he is rarely hungry.Which diagnosis would be most likely in this case?
A) damage to the lateral hypothalamus
B) hyperphagia
C) anorexia nervosa
D) bulimia

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Damage to the lateral hypothalamus can result in a loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss. The person in this scenario claims to rarely feel hungry, which supports this diagnosis. Hyperphagia is excessive hunger and would not explain the person's lack of appetite. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia involve intentional restriction of food intake or purging behaviors, which do not match the person's description of not wanting to lose weight.

A Person Begins to Suffer Weight Loss for No Apparent