Chapter 11 - Performance Enhancing Substances and Methods

Question 1

Cardiovascular adverse side effects of steroids:

Answer 1

Lipid Profile Changes

Elevated Blood Pressure

Decreased Myocardial Function

Question 2

Endocrine adverse side effects of steroids:

Answer 2

Gyncomastia

Decreased Sperm Count

Testicular Atrophy

Impotence and Transient Infertility

Question 3

Genitourinary adverse side effects of steroids:

Answer 3

Males:

Decreased Sperm Count

Decreased Testicular Size

Females:

Menstrual Irregularities

Clitoromegaly

Masculinization

Males and Females:

Gyncomastia

Libido Changes

Question 4

Dermatological adverse side effects of steroids:

Answer 4

Acnes

Male Pattern Baldness

Question 5

Hepatic adverse side effects of steroids:

Answer 5

Increased risk of liver tumors and damage

Question 6

Musculoskeletal adverse side effects of steroids

Answer 6

Premature epiphyseal plate closure

Increased risk of tendon tears

Intramuscular abscess

Question 7

Psychological adverse side effects of steroids

Answer 7

Mania

Depression

Aggression

Mood Swings

Question 8

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG):

Answer 8

Offers females no performance-enhancing ability, when injected into men, HCG can increase testicular testosterone production.

Question 9

Increases protein synthesis, but the side effects of hypoglycemia can be fatal.

Answer 9

Insulin

Question 10

Anecdotal reports suggest impressive musculoskeletal performance changes in athletes.

Answer 10

Human Growth Hormone