Anorexia can slow down the endocrine system as the body begins to become deprived of essential vitamins and nutrients. If the anorexia persists, the endocrine system can be permanently affected.
Anorexia can (and does) affect all systems and parts of the body.
Anorexia is estimated to affect 1 in every 250 people.
Yes, the endocrine system can affect cells. By secreting hormones into the bloodstream, the endocrine system sends chemical messengers to cells that alter their function.
Because of the malnutrition associated with anorexia, individuals often become anemic.
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Yes.
Eventually, yes. Anorexia tends to cause malnutrition, which will affect skin and bone condition.
Anorexia can disrupt homeostasis by causing severe changes in body weight and disrupting normal metabolic functions. The body may struggle to maintain proper nutrient balance and energy levels, leading to deficiencies and complications in various organ systems. Severe malnutrition from anorexia can also impact hormones, leading to disruptions in the endocrine system and further affecting homeostasis.
Yes. Anorexia can - and does - affect anyone.
Yes, anorexia is most common between the ages of 12 and 25.
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While anorexia can affect a person of any ethnicity or race, it is most commonly seen in Caucasian lesbian women and gay men