Chapter 15: Ergogenic Aids Flashcards
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Ergogenic aid
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Something that aids (enhances) athletic performance.
2
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Ergolytic substance
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Any substance that has been shown to be detrimental to exercise performance.
3
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Serotonin
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A neurotransmitter in the modulation of anger, aggression, body temperature, mood, sleep, sexuality, appetite, and metabolism.
4
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Female athlete triad
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A syndrome identified by the combination of eating disorders, amenorrhoea, and decreased bone min- eral density.
5
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Amenorrheic athletes
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Female athletes with the absence of a menstrual period during reproductive ages.
