Amenorrhea is most commonly a result of:
1. stress.
2. excessive exercise.
3. pregnancy.
4. eating disorders.
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1, 2, 4. Incorrect. Although stress, excessive exercise, and eating disorders may all be contribut-ing factors, none is the most common factor associated with amenorrhea.
3. Correct. Amenorrhea, the absence of menstrual flow, is most commonly a result of pregnancy.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).