Question

(9/29/25) formative assessment: a closer look anabolic steroids: dying to win?
possible points: 0.5
although most international athletic competitions and leagues have (1 ) anabolic steroids, some athletes still claim they increase (2 ) mass, strength, and oxygen - carrying capacity of the (3 ). but do the drugs do all that is claimed? research studies have reported increases in somatic (4 ) and body weight in steroid users. although these are results weight lifters dream about, there is hot dispute over whether the drugs also enhance fine muscle (5 ) and endurance (which are important to runners and other athletes)

1. strength 2. coordination 3. banned 4. muscle 5. blood
2. banned 2. muscle 3. blood 4. strength 5. coordination
3. coordination 2. banned 3. muscle 4. blood 5. strength
4. blood 2. strength 3. coordination 4. banned 5. muscle
5. muscle 2. blood 3. strength 4. coordination 5. banned

Explanation:

Most international athletic competitions ban anabolic steroids. Athletes claim they increase muscle - related factors. Research shows increases in muscle strength and body weight in steroid users. Fine muscle coordination and endurance are also debated aspects.

Answer:

1. banned
2. muscle
3. blood
4. strength
5. coordination

So the answer is: 1. banned 2. muscle 3. blood 4. strength 5. coordination (the second option in the multiple - choice list)