What Is NOT True of the Use of Anabolic Steroids

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is NOT true of the use of anabolic steroids?

• A)They can greatly enhance strength and general athletic performance.
• B)They can cause unpredictable effects on mood and personality.
• C)They can produce infertility and diminished sex drive in males.
• D)They can cause masculinizing effects in females.

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Definitions:

Disinhibition Theory

A theory suggesting that reduced inhibition of specific neurons or brain regions can lead to an increase in functional activity, often discussed in the context of behavioral psychology.

Behavioral Myopia

“Nearsighted” behavior displayed under the influence of alcohol, wherein local and immediate cues become prominent; remote cues and consequences are ignored.

Domoic Acid

A neurotoxin produced by certain types of algae that can accumulate in shellfish, leading to amnesic shellfish poisoning in humans.

Hippocampus

A critical structure within the brain's temporal lobe, associated with the formation of memories and spatial navigation.