Worksheet On

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Anabolic Steroids
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What are Anabolic Steroids?

• Chemical derivatives of the male hormone
  testosterone

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What are some medical uses?

• Treat anemia
• bone and joint disorders
• lung diseases
• asthma

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Why do athletes use them?

• To get bigger muscles
• to gain weight
• to improve athletic performance?

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Muscular Side Effects

• Weakened Tendons which leads more of a chance for
  injury

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External, Visible Side Effects

• Acne (Mostly on the back and chest)
• Bloated Appearance because of water retention
• Very rapid weight gain

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Circulatory Side Effects

• High blood pressure
• Cholesterol build up
• Premature Heart Disease Stroke

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Mental Side Effects

• Increased aggressiveness (Roid Rages)
• Addiction?

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Effects on Males

• Testicles shrink
• breasts enlarge
• low sperm count
• Impotence
• Enlarged prostate gland
• Painful urination

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Female Effects (Take on Male Characteristics)

• Breasts shrink
• menstruation stops
• deep voice develops
• hair on face

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Liver Side Effect

• Liver damage