Physiology Of Sport And Exercise 5Th Edition: Chapter 19

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amenorrhea

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the absence (primaryamenorrhea) or cessation (secondary amenorhea) of normal menstrual function.

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anorexia nervosa

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a clinical eating disorder characterized by distorted body image, intense fear of fatness or weight gain, amenorrhea, and refusal to maintain more than the minimal normal weight based on age and height.

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bulimia nervosa

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a clinical eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, a feeling of lack of control during these binges, and purging behavior, which may include self-induced vomiting and use of laxatives and diuretics. Sometimes the disorder also includes fasting or excessive exercise behaviors.

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disordered eating

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Abnormal eating behavior that ranges from excessive restriction of food intake to pathological behavior, such as self-induced vomiting and laxative abuse. Disordered eating can leaf to clinical eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

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eating disorders

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a group of clinical disorders involving eating.

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estrogen

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a female sex hormone.

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eumenorrhea

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normal menstrual function.

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lipoproptein lipase

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the enzyme that breaks down triglycerides to free fatty acids and glycerol allowing the free fatty acids to enter the cells for use as a fuel or for storage.

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menarche

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the onset of menstruation the first menses.

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menses

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the menstrual or flow phase of the menstrual cycle.

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menstrual cycle

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the cycle of uterine changes, averaging 28 days and consisting of the menstrual (flow) phase, the proliferative phase, and the secretory phase.

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menstrual dysfunction

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disruption of the normal menstrual cycle, includes oligomenorrhea, primary amenorrhea, and secondary amenhorrea.

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oligomenorrhea

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abnormally infrequent or scant menstruation.

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pregnancy

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the state of carrying an embryo or fetus in the body.

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primary amenorrhea

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the absence of menarche (the beginning of menstruation) beyond age 18

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secondary amenorrhea

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the cessation of menstruation in a woman with previously normal menstrual function.

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sex-specific differences

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true physiological differences between females and males.

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testosterone

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the male hormone.