Sex-Related Considerations for Exercise

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What legislation passed in 1972 has contributed to the increased female participation in sports?

  • Title IX (correct)
  • Title VI
  • Title VII
  • Title IV

In what way do females generally respond to training and exercise compared to males?

  • They have a higher risk of orthopedic injuries
  • They recover faster from injuries
  • They have similar responses (correct)
  • They have a lower risk of ACL injuries

What factor contributes to females being at a 2-9 times greater risk of ACL injury compared to males in the same activities?

  • Genetic differences
  • Flexibility and laxity (correct)
  • Social media influence
  • Dietary habits

What is the traditional definition of the 'female athlete triad'?

<p>Disordered eating, amenorrhea, osteoporosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a category of risk factors associated with ACL injuries in females?

<p>Nutritional factors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym ACSM stand for in relation to the female athlete triad?

<p>American College of Sports Medicine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of ACL injuries, what does 'Q angle' refer to?

<p>'Quadriceps' angle - muscle alignment measurement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the proposed mechanism of menstrual disturbances associated with vigorous exercise and/or low energy intake?

<p>Imbalance in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe irregular or inconsistent menstrual cycles?

<p>Oligomenorrhea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of elite runners experience amenorrhea?

<p>40% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is osteoporosis defined in terms of bone mineral density (BMD)?

<p>BMD ≥2.5 standard deviations below average bone mass (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland is involved in the precise synchronization of hormonal events for the normal menstrual cycle?

<p>Pituitary gland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence rate of amenorrhea in women engaged in vigorous exercise training?

<p>35-45% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of low energy availability in relation to menstrual cycles?

<p>Amenorrhea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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