David wants to have larger muscles, so he starts working out at the gym. A club member encourages him to use anabolic steroids. What advice would you give him?

What will be an ideal response


You should tell David that side effects of anabolic steroid abuse include kidney and liver tumors, high blood pressure, aggressiveness, increases in LDL cholesterol, decreased sperm and body's production of testosterone, painful urination, severe acne, and shrinkage of testicles.

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A. Thiamin B. Riboflavin C. Niacin D. Pantothenic acid

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During exercise, a lack of sufficient oxygen to the muscles may result in a build-up of lactic acid

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How is BMI calculated? Discuss the health implications of adolescent overweight and obesity.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is a function of bile?

A) It causes the dispersion of large globules of fat into smaller droplets. B) It leads to the vigorous contraction of the muscular wall of the stomach. C) It moistens food and starts the chemical process of digestion. D) It regulates the flow of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine.

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