FRSC chapter 12- Anabolic steroids

anabolic steroids

synthetic substances that are similar to the male hormone testosterone

Testosterone has two different

effects on the body

androgen effects of testosterone

It promotes the development of secondary male characteristics

anabolic effects of testosterone

it accelerates muscle growth

Efforts to promote muscle growth and to minimize the hormone's androgenic effects have led to the

synthesis of numerous anabolic steroids

a steroid free of the _ has not yet been developed

accompanying harmful side effects of an androgen drug

incidence of steroid use first received widespread public attention when both

amateur and professional athletes were discovered using these substances to enhance their performance

current research on male athletes given anabolic steroids has generally found

little or, at best, marginal evidence of enhanced strength or performance

Anabolic steroids are usually taken by individuals who are unfamiliar with

the harmful medical side effects

_ and other liver malfunctions have been linked to steroid use

Liver cancer

These drugs also cause _ effects in females, _, and _ in males

masculinizing, infertility, diminished sex drive

or teenagers, anabolic steroids result in

premature halting of bone growth

Anabolic steroids can also cause unpredictable effects on

mood and personality, leading to unprovoked acts of anger and destructive behavior (depression)