Steroids - Research Article from Drugs and Controlled Substances Information for Students

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 22 pages of information about Steroids.

Steroids - Research Article from Drugs and Controlled Substances Information for Students

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 22 pages of information about Steroids.
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Key Terms
ANABOLIC EFFECTS:
A drug-induced growth or thickening of the body's nonreproductive tract tissues, such as muscle, bones, larynx, and vocal cords, and a decrease in body fat.
ANDROGENIC EFFECTS:
A drug's effects on the growth of the male reproductive tract and the development of male secondary sexual characteristics.
HDL:
The type of cholesterol called high-density lipoprotein, which transfers excess cholesterol to the liver for removal.
LDL:
The predominant type of blood cholesterol called low-density lipoprotein, which transports cholesterol throughout the body.
LEAN BODY MASS:
The portion of the body, such as muscle and organs, that is devoid of fat and bone.
TESTOSTERONE:
A hormone produced in higher amounts in males that is responsible for male characteristics such as muscle-building, maintaining sexual organs, and causing hair growth and a deepening voice during puberty.

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