Which of the Following Generalizations Explains How Anabolic Steroids Can

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following generalizations explains how anabolic steroids can affect muscle growth?

• A)Anabolic steroids increase the level of testosterone,a hormone predominately found in males.
• B)Anabolic steroids easily pass through the membrane and bind steroid receptors which migrate to the nucleus and function as a transcription factor.
• C)Anabolic steroids are water soluble and can transport to the muscle tissue readily.
• D)Anabolic steroids alter the phosphoinositide pathway,thereby increasing levels of calcium in the cytosol and subsequently increase the strength of muscle contraction.
• E)None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

Hypercomplex Cortical Cells

Neurons in the visual cortex that respond to specific visual stimuli, such as the orientation and length of edges.

Lateral Geniculate

A part of the thalamus in the brain that plays a critical role in processing visual information received from the retina.

Ganglion

A structure containing a collection of nerve cell bodies, typically located outside the brain and spinal cord.

Complex Cortical

Referring to the intricate and multifunctional organization of the cerebral cortex, which is involved in high-level processes such as thought, language, and consciousness.