Studies Have Demonstrated That in Some Cases, Female Marathon Runners

question 52

Multiple Choice

Studies have demonstrated that in some cases, female marathon runners don't exhibit a normal menstrual cycle. What fact could explain this condition in female runners?

• A) The women have too much body fat.
• B) The women have low levels of growth hormone.
• C) The women release too much testosterone.
• D) The women do not have enough body fat.

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