Discuss the use of anabolic steroids by athletes and bodybuilders and their side effects

What will be an ideal response?


Anabolic steroids are synthetic forms of the male sex hormone testosterone. These chemicals cause muscle hypertrophy when combined with strength training but have serious health consequences. Steroids should never be used alone or in conjunction with any exercise program.

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The most important risk factor for cancer is _____

A) growing older B) infections C) radiation D) tobacco use

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The FDA sometimes removes certain batches of drugs from the market because of manufacturing defects. Name three manufacturing defects that would be the reasons for a drug recall

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Alice delivered a set of fraternal twins. Which of the following statements about them is TRUE?

A. They will be exactly alike in terms of their genetic code. B. They came from an ovum that was fertilized by two sperm. C. They resulted from two ova, each fertilized by a separate sperm. D. They came from two ova fertilized by a single sperm.

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Angina pectoris is to myocardial infarction as ________

A) plaque is to an EKG B) bradycardia is to cholesterol C) varicose veins are to CABG D) ischemia is to cell death

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