How much do you know about anabolic steroids in baseball?
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Which of the following is a common reason athletes use anabolic steroids?

  • To treat a medical condition
  • To reduce inflammation and pain
  • To increase flexibility and agility
  • To improve performance and build muscle mass (correct)

What are some of the potential side effects of using anabolic steroids?

  • Weight loss, fatigue, and decreased appetite
  • Hair loss, dry skin, and decreased bone density
  • Acne, mood swings, and increased risk of heart disease (correct)
  • Nausea, diarrhea, and increased risk of infection

Why are anabolic steroids banned in most sports?

  • Because they provide an unfair advantage and are dangerous to health (correct)
  • Because they are legal only with a prescription
  • Because they are expensive and difficult to obtain
  • Because they are not effective at improving performance

Which of the following is NOT a medical use of anabolic steroids?

<p>Enhancing athletic performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common way anabolic steroids are taken?

<p>Injection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism by which anabolic steroids increase muscle mass?

<p>They increase the size of existing muscle cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential short-term effect of using anabolic steroids?

<p>Increased risk of heart disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential long-term effect of using anabolic steroids?

<p>Stunted growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential psychological effect of using anabolic steroids?

<p>Increased risk of aggression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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