FiT Work #17 - The Dangers of Steroids

FiT Work #17 The Dangers of Steroids - Due Monday, 11/21 by 10:00 pm



BE ADVISED! All responses to the questions on the survey MUST come from the link provided below. If ANY answers provided in the article come from a different website (or Google search) you will receive a zero for the entire assignment. However, all writing still needs to be in your own words. You may not copy and paste; that is plagiarism.

Anabolic steroids are synthetic (man-made) substances of testosterone (a male sex hormone). Doctors use anabolic steroids to treat hormone problems in men, delayed puberty in teens, and muscle loss from some diseases like cancer. Types of steroids include cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, and anabolic steroids.

Bodybuilders and athletes may use anabolic steroids to build muscles and improve athletic performance, but usually taking doses much higher than would be prescribed for a medical condition. Using them this way is illegal—and not safe!  This is probably the most common way of abuse that we hear of in the media.  I'm sure you can think of at least one athlete that has made headlines for their steroid abuse.
Steroid use among teens and young adults has risen dramatically over the past few years.  In fact, 5-12% of male high school students and 1% of female students have admitted used anabolic steroids by the time they are seniors.  Steroid abuse can lead to long-term and sometimes irreversible health problems.

Click THIS LINK to learn more about steroids and their harmful affects.  When you are ready to answer your homework questions, click  HERE to complete your work. Be sure to read the "hint" under each question to be sure you answer correctly.

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