Adolescent Athlete and Female Triad Flashcards
1
Q
what happens to the cost of energy when compared to age?
A
the younger the child, the higher the energy cost (of walking or running at any speed)
2
Q
what is the female athlete triad?
A
bone loss- osteoporosis
low energy available- eating disorder
menstrual issues- amenorrhea
3
Q
Both produced in the anterior pituitary gland
A
LH and FSH
4
Q
secreted from the hypothalamus
A
GnRH
gonadotrophin releasing hormone
