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What is the primary reason for the increased female participation in exercise, physical activity, and sport in recent decades?
Improved understanding of the health benefits of exercise and physical activity
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential risk factor for ACL injury in female athletes?
Genetic factors
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a component of the current ACSM description of the female athlete triad?
Osteoporosis
According to the passage, how do females generally respond to training and exercise compared to males?
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What is the traditional definition of the female athlete triad, according to the passage?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential risk factor for ACL injury in female athletes?
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Which hormonal events play a crucial role in maintaining a normal menstrual cycle?
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What is the proposed mechanism of menstrual disturbances associated with vigorous exercise and low energy intake?
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What is amenorrhea defined as?
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What is the prevalence of amenorrhea in professional ballet dancers?
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What is oligomenorrhea characterized by?
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What is the definition of osteoporosis?
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