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Title: What is the likely cause of the amenorrhea in those diagnosed with the Female Athlete Triad?
Post by: newstudent on Mar 4, 2018
What is the likely cause of the amenorrhea in those diagnosed with the Female Athlete Triad?
 A) Extremely low body fat stores
  B) Low energy availability
  C) Increase in stress hormones due to exercise
  D) Contraceptive techniques that result in absent menstruation

Q. 2

Amenorrhea is defined as an ____.
 A) abnormally high concentration of estrogen-related hormones
  B) absence or suppression of menstruation
  C) excess production of testosterone in females
  D) absence of normal testosterone production in males

Q. 3

Low energy availability is defined as a(n) ____.
 A) energy expenditure that routinely exceeds energy intake
  B) low energy intake caused by an eating disorder
  C) hormonal disruption that results in the delayed uptake of glucose
  D) reduced metabolic rate due to self-imposed starvation

Q. 4

What are the three distinct but interrelated factors associated with the Female Athlete Triad?
 A) Health, fitness, and longevity
  B) Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia athletica
  C) Appearance, performance, and optimal body weight
  D) Energy availability, menstrual function, and bone mineral density

Q. 5

Why does the International Olympic Committee Medical Commission recommend that coaches not be involved in determining or evaluating an athlete's weight or body composition?
 A) Coaches always choose a weight that is too low.
  B) Coaches typically have the most influence over an athlete's behavior.
  C) Coaches do not have the time to closely monitor the athlete's diet.
  D) Coaches cause eating disorders.

Q. 6

If the presence of an eating disorder is suspected, which is the most appropriate course of action for a coach to take?
 A) Give the athlete time to resolve the issue before taking any action.
  B) Ask an assistant coach or athletic trainer to talk directly to the athlete.
  C) Meet with the athlete and casually discuss his or her food intake.
  D) Immediately refer the athlete to a trained professional for further evaluation.

Q. 7

Which condition is much more prevalent in males than in females?
 A) Anorexia athletica.
  B) The Adonis complex.
  C) Bulimia nervosa.
  D) Binge-eating.

Q. 8

Another name for reverse anorexia is ____.
 A) bulimia
  B) muscle dysmorphia
  C) overeating
  D) anorexia nervosa, binge-eating/purging type

Q. 9

Which of the following best describes the condition known as muscle dysmorphia?
 A) Excessive protein synthesis in skeletal muscles.
  B) Severe psychological distress if not able to exercise.
  C) Lack of increase in muscle mass despite appropriate eating and exercise.
  D) Preoccupation and dissatisfaction with muscle size.

Q. 10

Which of the following is true regarding male athletes and eating disorders?
 A) Eating disorders have only been documented in female athletes.
  B) Eating disorders have been documented in males but only in wrestlers and bodybuilders.
  C) Eating disorders in male athletes have been reported but the prevalence is low.
  D) The prevalence of eating disorders in male athletes is approaching that of female athletes.


Title: What is the likely cause of the amenorrhea in those diagnosed with the Female Athlete Triad?
Post by: samsung galaxy on Mar 4, 2018
Answer to #1

B

Answer to #2

B

Answer to #3

A

Answer to #4

D

Answer to #5

B

Answer to #6

D

Answer to #7

B

Answer to #8

B

Answer to #9

D

Answer to #10

C


Title: What is the likely cause of the amenorrhea in those diagnosed with the Female Athlete Triad?
Post by: newstudent on Mar 4, 2018
Ready for finals now :monkey:


Title: What is the likely cause of the amenorrhea in those diagnosed with the Female Athlete Triad?
Post by: samsung galaxy on Mar 4, 2018
Good luck my friend!