If Epitestosterone Is Artificially Elevated, Then the Likelihood for a Procedure

question 133

Multiple Choice

If epitestosterone is artificially elevated, then the likelihood for a procedure to yield a false-negative result for anabolic steroid use __________.

• A) decreases
• B) increases
• C) remains the same
• D) may go up or down, depending on the gender of the individual being tested

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A three-stage response pattern to stress described by Hans Selye, consisting of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages.

Arousal Stage

A phase in psychological and physiological response that involves increased alertness, energy, and readiness for action.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Adrenal Glands

A pair of endocrine glands that release hormones that prepare the body for emergencies and stressful situations and also release corticoids and small amounts of the sex hormones.