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“Anabolic steroids are defined as any group of synthetic derivatives of testosterone, that have anabolic properties and relatively weak androgenic properties that are used mainly to promote growth and repair body tissues” (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language 2000) Drugs like Strychnine, cocaine, heroin and ethyl alcohol that were used commonly at the turn of the century were quickly replaced by amphetamines and more importantly, anabolic steroids as means of boasting ones power in sport. (Kennedy par. 1) Since their invention, anabolic steroids have been in steady use since the early 1960s (Kennedy par. 1). There are many uses of anabolic steroids but their most sought-after and controversial use is for muscle building and muscle enhancing for sport. The way they work to build muscle is what is desired from athletes.

“Male hormones, mostly testosterone, are partially responsible for the tremendous developmental changes that occur during puberty and adolescence. These include enlargement of the penis and testes, voice changes, hair growth on the face, axilla, and genital areas, and increased aggressiveness. “ (Fahey par. 3) The changes to the male are

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Because everything taken into the body passes the liver, the drug detrimentally affects the liver. In general, steroids taken orally are more fatal to the liver than injecting. (Kuipers par. 1) Increase plasma activity of enzymes in the liver such as aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (AP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT will damage the cells in the liver. (Kuipers par. 4) Increase cell activity may cause cancer in the liver. High doses of anabolics increase diastolic blood pressure but it is still reversible. (Kuipers par. 2)

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