Female Health and Athletic Performance Quiz

Test your knowledge on women's sports medicine. Learn about hormones, nutrition, and fitness for optimal performance.

#1

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle?

Testosterone
Estrogen
Progesterone
Thyroxine
#2

What is the recommended daily intake of calcium for adult women?

500 mg
1000 mg
1500 mg
2000 mg
#3

Which nutrient is essential for supporting bone health in female athletes?

Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Vitamin A
#4

What is the term for the cessation of menstruation that occurs naturally in women typically around the age of 50?

Amenorrhea
Menopause
Oligomenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
#5

What is the recommended duration for aerobic exercise for maintaining overall health in adult women?

30 minutes per week
60 minutes per week
150 minutes per week
300 minutes per week
#6

What is the term for the condition characterized by the loss of bone density and strength, leading to an increased risk of fractures?

Osteoarthritis
Osteomalacia
Osteoporosis
Osteopenia
#7

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of low iron levels in female athletes?

Decreased endurance
Increased risk of stress fractures
Reduced muscle strength
Enhanced oxygen delivery to muscles
#8

During which phase of the menstrual cycle are women typically at their highest level of athletic performance?

Follicular phase
Ovulation phase
Luteal phase
Menstrual phase
#9

What is the term for the condition where the pelvic floor muscles weaken, leading to urinary incontinence, often experienced by women who have given birth?

Endometriosis
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Prolapse
Dysmenorrhea
#10

Which of the following exercises is particularly beneficial for strengthening the pelvic floor muscles?

Crunches
Squats
Kegels
Deadlifts
#11

What is the term for the medical condition characterized by an overgrowth of tissue that normally lines the uterus but grows outside of it?

Endometriosis
Fibroids
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Ovarian cysts
#12

Which of the following factors can contribute to osteoporosis in female athletes?

Regular weight-bearing exercise
Adequate calcium intake
Low levels of estrogen
High body mass index (BMI)
#13

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the absence of menstruation, often seen in female athletes with low body fat and high training volumes?

Menopause
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Menorrhagia
#14

Which of the following factors can contribute to the Female Athlete Triad?

Low energy availability
High carbohydrate intake
Low intensity workouts
Adequate rest and recovery

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