Question

(9/30/25) formative assessment assignment: chapter 6 the muscular system part_4 (suggested p. 13 of 13
do the claimed slight advantages conferred by steroids outweigh their risks? absolutely not! side effects from steroid use vary but include increased risk of heart attack and stroke, high blood pressure, an enlarged heart, dangerous changes in (1. ) levels, fluid retention, and acne. adolescents can experience stunted growth and early onset of puberty. gender - specific side effects can also occur: men may experience baldness, (2. ) enlargement, and shrinking testicles, with an increased risk of prostate cancer. women may grow facial hair but lose scalp hair, develop a deeper voice, become infertile, and have an increased risk of (3. ). it is also increasingly clear that steroids can be addictive and lead to serious psychological issues such as depression, delusions, paranoia, and (4. ) or violent behavior called “roid rage.”
some athletes say they are willing to do almost anything to win, short of killing themselves. are those who use (5. ) steroids unwittingly doing this as well?

o 1. cholesterol 2. breast 3. osteoporosis 4. aggressive 5. anabolic
o 1. anabolic 2. cholesterol 3. breast 4. osteoporosis 5. aggressive
o 1. osteoporosis 2. aggressive 3. anabolic 4. cholesterol 5. breast
o 1. aggressive 2. anabolic 3. cholesterol 4. breast 5. osteoporosis
o 1. breast 2. osteoporosis 3. aggressive 4. anabolic 5. cholesterol

Explanation:

Steroid use has many negative health - related side effects. High cholesterol levels are a common issue from steroid use (1). Men may have breast enlargement (2). Women have an increased risk of osteoporosis (3). Aggressive behavior is a psychological side - effect (4). Anabolic steroids are the type often misused by athletes (5).

Answer:

1. cholesterol 2. breast 3. osteoporosis 4. aggressive 5. anabolic