Gender Issues in Exercise Physiology (fill in blanks)

Question 1

Biosynthesis is what FSH acts on genes within the _______ cells of ovaries to produce estrogen

Answer 1

granulosa

Question 2

Significant reduction in estrogen production is what?

Answer 2

Menopause

Question 3

Females obtain a greater percentage of energy from what?

Answer 3

fatty acids

Question 4

Estrogen deficiency, reduced calcium intake and reduced physical activity are 3 main causes of what?

Answer 4

osteoporosis