Questions p. 173

“Anabolic Steroids-Not Worth the Risk”

1. What are steroids?2. Anabolic steroids are often

misused by __ to increase their performance.

3. When was a test developed to detect the presence of steroids in urine?

4. Anabolic steroids are derived from which hormone?

5. Anabolic steroids cause the body to retain ___.

6. This is the key ingredient in __ __.

7. Amino acids are the building blocks of ___.

8. Protein helps build ___ and other tissue.

9. Testosterone can stimulate the formation of red blood cells, which enable the body to do what?

10. Name 5 physical side effects of anabolic steroids.

11. Name 2 emotional side effects of anabolic steroids.

12. Women who take steroids can develop what 2 masculine traits?

13. What can anabolic steroids do to a woman’s menstrual cycle?

14. Name 2 other side effects of steroids on men.

15. Name 1 additional side effect for adolescents.