EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY: WEEK #12 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
female athlete triad - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅disordered eating, amenorrhea (menstrual
dysfunction), osteoporosis
does the female athlete triad occur on a continuum? explain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅yes
there are middle grounds between optimal bone health and osteoporosis, for instance
energy availability of these female athletes - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅energy availability refers to
energy available for "other" functions after exercise
will either train in excess of energy intake OR reduce energy intake greater than exercise
oligomenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅menstrual cycles occurring at intervals longer than 35
days
amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅absence of menstruation lasting more than 3 months
primary and secondary amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅primary: delay in age of menarche
(after age of 15 yrs)
secondary: amenorrhea after menarche
athletes in weight bearing sports should have _____% higher than non-athletes - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅5-15
thus, concern when BMD is lower than average in these athletes
, does amenorrhea immediately lead to osteoporosis or fractures? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅no.
skeletal mineralization and demineralization is a slow process
these athletes have a higher risk of what injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅fractures (specifically
stress fractures)
cardiovascular, endocrine, GI, renal and more
Hypoestrogenism
why are these athletes more prone to fractures? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅if trained volume
increased 10%/week
muscle imbalances
poor technique
improper footwear
in male athletes, what group is most commonly exercising to burn calories? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅sports involving weight classes (fighting), and also ball game and endurance sports
muscle dysmorphia - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a disorder characterized by an extreme concern with
becoming more muscular
used to be referred to as reverse anorexia
what are 4 diagnostic criteria for muscle dysmorphia? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1. give up on
important social or recreational activities because of a compulsive need to maintain workout or diet
2. avoid situations where body is exposed
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
female athlete triad - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅disordered eating, amenorrhea (menstrual
dysfunction), osteoporosis
does the female athlete triad occur on a continuum? explain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅yes
there are middle grounds between optimal bone health and osteoporosis, for instance
energy availability of these female athletes - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅energy availability refers to
energy available for "other" functions after exercise
will either train in excess of energy intake OR reduce energy intake greater than exercise
oligomenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅menstrual cycles occurring at intervals longer than 35
days
amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅absence of menstruation lasting more than 3 months
primary and secondary amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅primary: delay in age of menarche
(after age of 15 yrs)
secondary: amenorrhea after menarche
athletes in weight bearing sports should have _____% higher than non-athletes - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅5-15
thus, concern when BMD is lower than average in these athletes
, does amenorrhea immediately lead to osteoporosis or fractures? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅no.
skeletal mineralization and demineralization is a slow process
these athletes have a higher risk of what injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅fractures (specifically
stress fractures)
cardiovascular, endocrine, GI, renal and more
Hypoestrogenism
why are these athletes more prone to fractures? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅if trained volume
increased 10%/week
muscle imbalances
poor technique
improper footwear
in male athletes, what group is most commonly exercising to burn calories? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅sports involving weight classes (fighting), and also ball game and endurance sports
muscle dysmorphia - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a disorder characterized by an extreme concern with
becoming more muscular
used to be referred to as reverse anorexia
what are 4 diagnostic criteria for muscle dysmorphia? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1. give up on
important social or recreational activities because of a compulsive need to maintain workout or diet
2. avoid situations where body is exposed
