Analyse how iron deficiency could affect both the endocrine and digestive systems during endurance training. (8 marks)
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Iron deficiency impacts multiple systems during endurance training:
Endocrine Effects:
- Reduced thyroid hormone production affecting metabolism
- Impaired growth hormone function affecting recovery
- Altered cortisol response to exercise stress
Digestive Effects:
- Decreased enzyme production affecting nutrient breakdown
- Reduced nutrient absorption capacity
- Impaired energy availability for gut function
These combined effects lead to:
- Reduced training capacity
- Impaired recovery
- Compromised adaptation to training load
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Iron deficiency impacts multiple systems during endurance training:
Endocrine Effects:
- Reduced thyroid hormone production affecting metabolism
- Impaired growth hormone function affecting recovery
- Altered cortisol response to exercise stress
Digestive Effects:
- Decreased enzyme production affecting nutrient breakdown
- Reduced nutrient absorption capacity
- Impaired energy availability for gut function
These combined effects lead to:
- Reduced training capacity
- Impaired recovery
- Compromised adaptation to training load