For some female athletes following a prolonged low-calorie diet, low circulating ___ can lead to ___.

a. estrogen; osteoporosis
b. estrogen; atrophy of muscles
c. testosterone; atrophy of muscles
d. testosterone; osteoporosis


Answer: a. estrogen; osteoporosis

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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