IHSA PES Test
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1. Steroids: drugs many people use to enhance athletic performance and looks; can
also be prescribed by doctors to treat certain issues
2. Anabolic: body tissue-building, this type of steroid helps increase muscle mass
and body weight; speeds up bone maturation
3. Androgenic: promotes male characteristics, promote development of facial hair,
deep voice, balding, etc.
4. all anabolic steroids are: androgenic steroids
5. -one, stanzol, mdol: steroid name examples
6. corticosteroids: steroid medication prescribed to treat issues like asthma and
arthritis; no muscle-building effects; not anabolic or androgenic
7. rates of steroid use by age: 20% of college, 4-12% of high school, 2-3% of
middle school; highest rates in football; 3% boys and .9% girls reported IL, 14% got
steroids from teacher or coach
8. steroid use methods: pills, injections, gel/creams; doses 10-40x higher than
prescription doses, can be counterfeit (no actual steroids) or contain harmful sub-
stances like motor oil
9. legality of steroids: illegal to buy, sell, or posses without prescription; 5 months-6
years jail time
10. side effects of steroid use: severe acne, baldness, stretch marks, bloating,
injection site infections, aching joints, muscle cramps, tendon ruptures, high bp, high
cholesterol, heart disease and attack, liver damage and cancer, headaches, stroke,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, HIV/AIDS from needle use, stopped/stunted growth, ag-
gression, anger, mood swings, paranoia, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, suicide
(psychological effects can last up to year, many listed effects can be permanent)
BOYS- testicles shrink, larger breasts, decreased sperm count, infertility; GIRLS-
facial hair, deeper voice, smaller breasts, irregular periods, infertility
11. Steroids improve athleticism?: No- steroids do not aid agility, athletic skills, or
endurance
12. steroids addicting?: can be addicting (also steroid users more likely to have
other addictions)
13. new steroids are safer?: no- ALL steroids have harmful side effects, even in
small doses
14. Balanced athlete diet: 60=70% carbs
20% protein
10% fat
15. Ergogenic aids: Supplements used to benefit athletic performance or exercise.
16. dietary supplements: vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, enzymes all tak-
en by mouth
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cs6wd5
1. Steroids: drugs many people use to enhance athletic performance and looks; can
also be prescribed by doctors to treat certain issues
2. Anabolic: body tissue-building, this type of steroid helps increase muscle mass
and body weight; speeds up bone maturation
3. Androgenic: promotes male characteristics, promote development of facial hair,
deep voice, balding, etc.
4. all anabolic steroids are: androgenic steroids
5. -one, stanzol, mdol: steroid name examples
6. corticosteroids: steroid medication prescribed to treat issues like asthma and
arthritis; no muscle-building effects; not anabolic or androgenic
7. rates of steroid use by age: 20% of college, 4-12% of high school, 2-3% of
middle school; highest rates in football; 3% boys and .9% girls reported IL, 14% got
steroids from teacher or coach
8. steroid use methods: pills, injections, gel/creams; doses 10-40x higher than
prescription doses, can be counterfeit (no actual steroids) or contain harmful sub-
stances like motor oil
9. legality of steroids: illegal to buy, sell, or posses without prescription; 5 months-6
years jail time
10. side effects of steroid use: severe acne, baldness, stretch marks, bloating,
injection site infections, aching joints, muscle cramps, tendon ruptures, high bp, high
cholesterol, heart disease and attack, liver damage and cancer, headaches, stroke,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, HIV/AIDS from needle use, stopped/stunted growth, ag-
gression, anger, mood swings, paranoia, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, suicide
(psychological effects can last up to year, many listed effects can be permanent)
BOYS- testicles shrink, larger breasts, decreased sperm count, infertility; GIRLS-
facial hair, deeper voice, smaller breasts, irregular periods, infertility
11. Steroids improve athleticism?: No- steroids do not aid agility, athletic skills, or
endurance
12. steroids addicting?: can be addicting (also steroid users more likely to have
other addictions)
13. new steroids are safer?: no- ALL steroids have harmful side effects, even in
small doses
14. Balanced athlete diet: 60=70% carbs
20% protein
10% fat
15. Ergogenic aids: Supplements used to benefit athletic performance or exercise.
16. dietary supplements: vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, enzymes all tak-
en by mouth
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