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What is the common carbon skeleton arrangement found in all steroids?
What is the common carbon skeleton arrangement found in all steroids?
- Three cyclohexane rings and one cyclopentane ring (correct)
- Four cyclohexane rings and one cyclopentane ring
- Three cyclohexane rings and two cyclopentane rings
- Two cyclohexane rings and three cyclopentane rings
What is the name of the simplest steroid and the nucleus of all steroids?
What is the name of the simplest steroid and the nucleus of all steroids?
- Gonane
- Cyclopentanophenanthrene
- Steran
- All of the above (correct)
What is a common characteristic of all steroids, both natural and synthetic?
What is a common characteristic of all steroids, both natural and synthetic?
- They are only used for bodybuilding and contraception
- They have the same basic structure with small differences in the composition and position of the side chains (correct)
- They are not derived from cholesterol
- They have identical physiological functions
Which of the following is NOT a type of synthetic steroid?
Which of the following is NOT a type of synthetic steroid?
What is the parent molecule of all steroid hormones?
What is the parent molecule of all steroid hormones?
What is the significance of the numbering of carbon atoms in the steroid nucleus?
What is the significance of the numbering of carbon atoms in the steroid nucleus?
What is the characteristic of steroids that illustrates the relationship of form and function?
What is the characteristic of steroids that illustrates the relationship of form and function?
What is responsible for the variation in physiological function among steroids?
What is responsible for the variation in physiological function among steroids?
What is the difference between estradiol and testosterone?
What is the difference between estradiol and testosterone?
What is the function of naturally occurring steroids in the body?
What is the function of naturally occurring steroids in the body?
What is a use of synthetic steroids?
What is a use of synthetic steroids?
What is the shape of the steroid nucleus?
What is the shape of the steroid nucleus?
What is the primary function of corticosteroids in the body?
What is the primary function of corticosteroids in the body?
What is the medical condition in which corticosteroids are often used to treat symptoms?
What is the medical condition in which corticosteroids are often used to treat symptoms?
What is the effect of anabolic steroids on the body?
What is the effect of anabolic steroids on the body?
What is another name for anabolic-androgenic steroids?
What is another name for anabolic-androgenic steroids?
What is the function of the 'anabolic' component of anabolic-androgenic steroids?
What is the function of the 'anabolic' component of anabolic-androgenic steroids?
What is a common side effect of anabolic steroids?
What is a common side effect of anabolic steroids?
What is the primary function of anabolic-androgenic steroids?
What is the primary function of anabolic-androgenic steroids?
What is the main reason doctors prescribe anabolic-androgenic steroids?
What is the main reason doctors prescribe anabolic-androgenic steroids?
Why do people use steroids illegally?
Why do people use steroids illegally?
What is the risk of illegally purchased steroids?
What is the risk of illegally purchased steroids?
What is the penalty for buying, selling, or possessing steroids without a doctor's prescription?
What is the penalty for buying, selling, or possessing steroids without a doctor's prescription?
What is the typical dose of steroids taken by athletes?
What is the typical dose of steroids taken by athletes?
What is the recommended daily calorie distribution for an athlete?
What is the recommended daily calorie distribution for an athlete?
How many servings of dairy products are recommended for an athlete?
How many servings of dairy products are recommended for an athlete?
What is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates for an athlete?
What is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates for an athlete?
How many grams of protein per kilogram of body weight are recommended for athletes building strength?
How many grams of protein per kilogram of body weight are recommended for athletes building strength?
What is the recommended timing for eating a snack with both protein and carbohydrates after exercise?
What is the recommended timing for eating a snack with both protein and carbohydrates after exercise?
What is the recommended daily calorie intake for young athletes trying to build strength?
What is the recommended daily calorie intake for young athletes trying to build strength?