Anabolic steroids are synthetic drugs similar to male sex hormone, testosterone. Low levels of testosterone in males can lead to conditions like hypogonadism or infertility. Also, levels of testosterone drop with age. Testosterone supplements (anabolic steroids) are prescribed for specified conditions and not to counteract the natural age-related drop in its levels.
Anabolic steroids are generally used by athletes or bodybuilders for increased muscle mass and overall performance, though its use is illegal unless prescribed by a doctor. Doctors prescribe anabolic steroids to men whose body could not produce enough testosterone which is essential for the development of male reproductive organs and secondary sexual characters such as increased muscle and bone mass as well as strength.
Use of anabolic steroids comes with a number of side effects such as:
Long-term negative side effects include:
Blackboard QUESTION 7 What are the negative side effects of anabolic steroid use in males? 3...
Question 21 (2 points) What are anabolic steroids? Describe the side effects of taking steroids. Question 28 (3 points) Describe characteristics of diets or specific food components that are thought to protect or promote cancer. Question 35 (3 points) Describe three of the four methods of eliminating microbes on kitchen cutting boards and utensils and identify the advantages and disadvantages of each. Question 42 (2 points) Describe the relationship between breastfeeding and an infant's infection risk.
3. Dianabol is an anabolic steroid used by some athletes to increase the size and strength of their muscles. It consist of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Combustion of 14.765g of Dianabol produces 43.26g of carbon dioxide and 12.393g of water. What is the molecular -1 formula of Dianabol, if it has a molecular mass of 300gmol END OF ASSESSMENT (11 marks) Total 30 marks B I U А I Hey Me Q W E RT YU O Р A S...
13. Anticholinergic side effects. 14. Dantrolente action. 15. Antitussives use and examples. 16. Albuterol action/use. 17. Drug schedule. 18. Steroid inhaler examples. 19. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) side effects.
Case Study #11 on long-term Steroid Use Name R.T. is a 62 year old male with a history of severe asthma starting when he was 7 years old. Over the years, he has repeatedly been treated with aminophylline and courses of oral steroids for acute exacerbations of asthma. Frequent courses of steroids as a child, he stated, caused his growth to be stunted and he is only 61" tall. Although steroids can decrease the airway inflammation produced by asthma, R.T....
What are the negative effects of abruptly stopping the use of all fossil fuels? Give at least 3 examples, including its effects on the atmosphere.
Lab 4E- Healthy Lifestyle Choices Objective: To have students identify the negative side effects of addictive behaviors and evaluate increased risk for sexually transmitted infections. Directions: Part 1: List three short term and three long-term negative side effects associated with addictive behaviors. Behaviors Marijuana Short-term Long-term 2. 3. Alcohol 1. 2. 2. List three negative health effects of smoking and three negative effects of secondhand smoke. Smoking: Secondhand Smoke Part 2: Explain three ways to reduce or eliminate addictive behaviors....
Antidysrhythmics and Diuretics Answer the following questions and submit your responses via BlackBoard. Antidysrhythmics 1. What is a dysrhythmia? 2. What is a possible side effect of antidysrhythmics? 3. What drugs are given for tachycardia? Diuretics 1. What is the prototype for Loop of Henle diuretics? 2. What are the indications, effects, major side effects and nursing implications of (furosemide) Lasix? 3. When should Diuretics be given? 4. What is the common electrolyte imbalance with diuretics? 5. Discuss HCTZ effects,...
Question 2 5.00000 points Save Answer You are studying the long term effects of a new medication on the symptoms of ADHD. You choose to conduct a in which you will examine the effects of the medication after 3 months, 6 months, and again at 1 year. study design T TT T Paragraph Arial 3 (12pt)
Question 2 5.00000 points Save Answer You are studying the long term effects of a new medication on the symptoms of ADHD. You choose...
7. (10 Points) Explain and demonstrate graphically the effects of a negative supply shock in both the short-run and long-run. (Hint: Use AD-AS framework)
7. (10 Points) Explain and demonstrate graphically the effects of a negative supply shock in both the short-run and long-run. (Hint: Use AD-AS framework)
3. Which of the following is a steroid? H0 Ho- -OH OH [cr CHS -4 ge 1 of 2 208 Words F English (US) Match the item on the left with the description on the right. Good luck. 4. brominated vegetable oil A. lipid bilayer 5. sphingolipids B. ester of a long-chain fatty acid and a long-chain alcohol 6. wax C. reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease 7. anabolic steroids D. man-made; effects similar to testosterone 8. vitamin A E....