Question

Which of the following potentially fatal medical conditions is not a known consequence of the electrolyte imbalances that can occur as a result of repeated vomiting that is often associated with bulimia nervosa?a. Renal failure
b. Cardiac arrhythmia
c. Seizures
d. Development of lanugo

Answer 1

Answer:

The condition that is NOT a known consequence of electrolyte imbalance is d. Development of lanugo.

Explanation:

People who have eating disorders commonly develop lanugo, a fine, light hair on the chest, arms, back, and face. Lanugo is a reaction to  fat depletion - being too thin -, an attempt by the body to maintain its temperature. Lanugo is not a consequence, therefore, of electrolyte imbalance. The most common potentially fatal consequence of electrolyte imbalance is cardiac arrhythmia, and possibly heart failure.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. Development of lanugo

Explanation:

Lanugo is a type of hair produced on fetuses to keep the babies warm in the womb. The lanugo is the first hair to be produced around 4-5 months. However the lanugo is usually shed away before the birth of the baby.

It helps in holding vernix caseosa to the skin. It has nothing to do with electrolyte imbalance since it’s not a disease but just a natural phenomenon to protects babies and for warmth