Which 16-year-old female is most likely to experience secondary amenorrhea?
a. A girl who is 5 ft 2 in, 130 lb
b. A girl who is 5 ft 9 in, 150 lb
c. A girl who is 5 ft 7 in, 96 lb
d. A girl who is 5 ft 4 in, 120 lb
C
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A This girl's (5 ft 2 in, 130 lb) body mass index (BMI) is sufficient to assist with
sex hormone production. A low BMI (or body fat) is a risk factor for secondary
amenorrhea.
B This girl's (5 ft 9 in, 150 lb) BMI is sufficient to assist with sex hormone
production. Low body fat is a risk factor for secondary amenorrhea.
C Because of her height and low body weight, a female who is 5 ft 7 in and 96 lb is
at risk of developing secondary amenorrhea, which occurs in women who are
thin and have a low percentage of body fat. Fat is necessary to make sex
hormones that stimulate ovulation and menstruation.
D This girl's (5 ft 4 in, 120 lb) body fat is sufficient to assist with sex hormone
production. Low BMIs are a risk factor for secondary amenorrhea.
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