Author Question: What effect does amenorrhea in athletes have on stress fractures? A) Prevalence of stress fractures ... (Read 32 times)

bobbysung · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

What effect does amenorrhea in athletes have on stress fractures?
A) Prevalence of stress fractures is higher in those with amenorrhea due to lower bone mineral density.
B) Prevalence of stress fractures is lower in those with amenorrhea due to lower bone mineral density.
C) Prevalence of stress fractures is higher in those with amenorrhea due to higher bone mineral density resulting from exercise.
D) Prevalence of stress fractures is higher in those with amenorrhea due to higher bone mineral density common in all athletes.

Question 2

Osteopenia is defined as a low ____.
A) bone mineral density
B) bone mineral density with changes in bone microarchitecture
C) calcium intake in the presence of amenorrhea
D) calcium intake over several decades