An eating disorder characterized by eating binges followed by self-induced vomiting is called
A)anorexia nervosa.
B)hormone under-secretion.
C)bulimia.
D)leptin reduction.

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Bulimia is characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging through self-induced vomiting, laxatives or excessive exercise. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by fear of weight gain and severely restricted food intake. Hormone under-secretion and leptin reduction are not specific to any particular eating disorder.

An Eating Disorder Characterized by Eating Binges Followed by Self-Induced