MHT CET Medical202624 April 2026Evening ShiftBiologyHuman Health and DiseasesActual
What is extreme over-indulgence in food among adolescents called?
Options
- AAnorexia nervosa
- BAmnesia
- CBulimia
- DIllusion
Correct answer
C. Bulimia
Step-by-step solution
Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by extreme over-indulgence in food (binge eating), often followed by purging to avoid weight gain. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight and an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to severe food restriction. Amnesia refers to the loss of memories, such as facts, information, and experiences. Illusion is a distortion of the senses, which can reveal how the human brain normally organizes and interprets sensory stimulation.