Explain why using anabolic steroids to promote muscle development is a risky thing for a man to do
What will be an ideal response?
The mere use of anabolic steroids has several undesirable side effects in men, including shrinkage of the testicles, decreased sperm production, impotence, painful urination, severe acne, changes in hair growth patterns, extreme mood swings, and aggressiveness. The abuse of anabolic steroids can lead to liver and kidney tumors, liver cancer, high blood pressure, trembling, and increases in LDL cholesterol.
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Kristin and Lisa are getting ready to go out for Lisa's 21st birthday. Kristin and Lisa's other friends are planning on helping Lisa have a "good time." Lisa has never drunk alcohol and does not know how she should plan to drink safely. Kristin promises to take care of Lisa throughout the evening. Before going downtown to meet their friends Kristin and Lisa each have a fruity mixed drink and
decide to wait to eat until they are at the restaurant. Thirty minutes later Lisa and Kristin meet their friends and enjoy a round of drinks to celebrate while ordering from the dinner menu. By the time the meal arrives Lisa is feeling the effects of the alcohol in her system, but the friends agree to order another round of drinks. After dinner the friends walk down to the disco and start dancing and each have two or three more drinks in the next hour. A short while later Lisa is having a hard time seeing, hearing, and coordinating her body movements. She starts to feel nauseous and goes to the bathroom to throw up. Kristin decides that they should go home. In the cab on the way home Lisa starts to fall asleep. Kristin doesn't really remember how many drinks Lisa has had and is concerned that she may have drunk too much and might be experiencing alcohol poisoning. Kristin weighs 15 lbs more than Lisa and is accustomed to drinking alcohol. Who is likely to become intoxicated first? A) Kristin B) Lisa C) If they drink the same amount of alcohol they will both become intoxicated at approximately the same time D) It is impossible to determine with the given information
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of vegetarians?
a. They are no more iron deficient than are omnivores b. Their zinc absorption is efficient due to high soy intake c. They are at risk for iodine toxicity when consuming high amounts of seaweeds d. Their need for calcium can be met by consuming fortified soy milk, breakfast cereals, and juices
Which is a difference between proteins and carbohydrates and fats?
A. Proteins are macromolecules; carbohydrates and fats are not. B. Proteins are composed of monomers; carbohydrates and fats are not. C. Carbohydrates and fats contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; proteins do not. D. Excess carbohydrates and fats are stored; excess proteins are not.