Question

For muscle-building anabolic steroids we can say that:

• A. They are relatively risk free to use
• B. They have side effects that outweigh their benefits
• C. They increase muscular strength and endurance
• D. Both (b) and (c)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both (b) and (c)

Anabolic steroids are synthetic, or human-made, variations of the male sex hormone testosterone. The proper term for these compounds is anabolic-androgenic steroids. "Anabolic" refers to muscle building, and "androgenic" refers to increased male sex characteristics. Some common names for anabolic steroids are Gear, Juice, Roids, and Stackers. Health care providers can prescribe steroids to treat hormonal issues, such as delayed puberty. Steroids can also treat diseases that cause muscle loss, such as cancer and AIDS. But some athletes and bodybuilders misuse these drugs in an attempt to boost performance or improve their physical appearance. Misuse of anabolic steroids might lead to negative mental effects, such as paranoid (extreme, unreasonable) jealousy, irritability, and aggression (“roid rage”),delusions—false beliefs or ideas, impaired judgment etc. Aside from mental effects, steroid use commonly causes severe acne. It also causes the body to swell, especially in the hands and feet.

So, the correct answer is 'Both (b) and (c)'.