Question

Which of the following is an incorrect statement with respect to the use of anabolic steroids and other drugs to enhance their performance?

• A. Narcotic analgesics, anabolic steroids, diuretics and certain hormones increase muscle strength, promote aggressiveness and increase athletic performance.
• B. The side effects of anabolic steroids in females include masculinization, mood swings, depression, enlargement of clitoris and deepening of voice.
• C. The side effects of anabolic steroids in males include acne, increased aggressiveness, mood swings, reduction in size of testicles and decreased sperm production.
• D. In adolescent male and female, delayed closure of growth centres results in exaggerated growth and gigantism.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Anabolic–androgenic Steroids (AAS), are steroidal androgens. They include natural androgens like testosterone as well as synthetic androgens.
AAS is structurally similar to testosterone.
Use of anabolic steroids causes premature closure of growth centres of long bones, leading to impaired growth. It is also responsible for hypogonadism in males.
It is a condition in males when the body doesn't produce enough hormones for regular functions and processes for masculine growth during puberty.