Anabolic Steroids

Question 1

What are anabolic steroids?

3 points

Answer 1

Drugs that build up protein (or muscle)
They are similar to testosterone
Taken in tablet form or by injection

Question 2

How do anabolic steroids allow for more severe training methods and increase the size and strength of muscles?
(3)

Answer 2

They build up muscle

Speed up muscle recovery after injury

Help to strengthen bones

Question 3

What are the risks associated with abuse of anabolic steroids?
(5)

Answer 3

Liver damage

Adrenal gland damage

Infertility

Impotence

The production of male traits in female abusers

Question 4

Why are steroids sometimes given to animals?

Answer 4

To promote increased muscle (eat) production and low fat/lean meat

Question 5

Why is the use of steroids on animals banned in the EU?

Answer 5

Because of the risk of the hormones entering the human food chain

Question 6

Why is the use of anabolic steroids illegal in sport?

Answer 6

Because they give an unfair advantage and endanger the health of those who take them.