Deck 16: Anabolic Steroids

Question 1

Following receptor binding,anabolic steroids directly:

A)alter ion flow through the cell.
B)alter voltage across the cell membrane.
C)produce new DNA.
D)produce new protein.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Anabolic steroids increase muscle mass by:

A)inducing protein synthesis only.
B)blocking catabolism only.
C)inducing protein synthesis and blocking catabolism.
D)altering emotion and motivation only.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

GRF stimulates the:

A)testes.
B)pituitary gland.
C)hypothalamus.
D)adrenal gland.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

In excess,the steroid cortisone:

A)increases muscle mass.
B)potentiates the effect of testosterone.
C)decreases the availability of energy stores.
D)produces muscle wasting.

Question 5

Luteinizing hormone (LH)is released by the:

A)testes.
B)pituitary gland.
C)hypothalamus.
D)adrenal gland.

Question 6

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)is released by the:

A)testes.
B)pituitary gland.
C)hypothalamus.
D)adrenal gland.

Question 7

The following are all functions of androgens,EXCEPT:

A)increased lean body mass.
B)increased endurance.
C)decreased inflammation.
D)increased strength.

Question 8

The various anabolic steroids differ mainly in their:

A)receptor specificity.
B)site of action.
C)molecular structure.
D)sensitivity to degradation by the liver.

Question 9

In males,LH has its major effect on the:

A)testes.
B)pituitary gland.
C)hypothalamus.
D)adrenal gland.

Question 10

Anabolic steroids act on receptors

A)located on postsynaptic terminals.
B)located on presynaptic terminals.
C)within the cell nucleus.
D)in the cell cytoplasm.

Question 11

Gonadotropin-releasing factor (GRF)is released by:

A)the testes.
B)the pituitary gland.
C)the hypothalamus.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 12

The amount of GRF released is dependent upon circulatory levels of:

A)testosterone.
B)GRF.
C)FSH.
D)LH.

Question 13

Following absorption,exogenously administered testosterone:

A)acts directly on target cells.
B)is metabolized to an inactive substance.
C)acts on the testes to release endogenous testosterone.
D)is metabolized to another active anabolic substance.

Question 14

The main effect of anabolic steroids occurs in the:

A)synapse.
B)bloodstream.
C)cell cytoplasm.
D)cell nucleus.

Question 15

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)is released by the:

A)testes.
B)hypothalamus.
C)pituitary.
D)adrenal gland.

Question 16

Steroid receptors are located:

A)on the cell membrane.
B)in the cytoplasm.
C)in the cell nucleus.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 17

Testosterone levels are regulated by negative feedback from:

A)the testes.
B)the pituitary.
C)the hypothalamus.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 18

Exogenously administered anabolic steroids ________ production of testosterone.

A)increase
B)decrease
C)have no effect on the
D)increase or decrease depending on internal testosterone levels

Question 19

In males,FSH has its major effect on the:

A)testes.
B)pituitary gland.
C)hypothalamus.
D)adrenal gland.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A)Exercise is necessary for testosterone to increase muscle mass.
B)Exercise is not necessary for testosterone to increase muscle mass.
C)Exercise alone (that is,without testosterone)cannot increase muscle mass.
D)None of the statements is true.

Question 21

Many anabolic steroids are approved in the United States for therapeutic use.

Question 22

Anabolic steroids:

A)rarely affect mood or produce a defined psychiatric withdrawal syndrome.
B)usually affect mood and produce a defined psychiatric withdrawal syndrome.
C)rarely affect mood but produce a defined psychiatric withdrawal syndrome.
D)usually affect mood but don't produce a defined psychiatric withdrawal syndrome.

Question 23

Anabolic steroids regulate:

A)sexuality.
B)personality.
C)cognition.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 24

When taken orally,the metabolic product of testosterone is the more active anabolic substance.

Question 25

Like neurotransmitters,anabolic steroids bind to receptors on the cell surface.

Question 26

Anabolic steroids increase the availability of energy during stress.

Question 27

Testosterone levels are regulated in the body by positive feedback systems.

Question 28

Decreases in LH levels are compensated for by increases in testosterone levels.

Question 29

Androgens ________ muscle mass; corticoids ________ muscle mass.

A)increase; increase
B)increase; decrease
C)decrease; decrease
D)decrease; increase

Question 30

The most potent hormonal determinant of physical and behavioral masculinization is:

A)GRF.
B)FSH.
C)LH.
D)testosterone.

Question 31

Androstenedione is a precursor of testosterone.

Question 32

Administration of anabolic steroids stimulates production of testosterone.

Question 33

Anabolic steroids:

A)increase release of testosterone.
B)increase size of the testes.
C)increase sperm production.
D)produce a hypogonadal state.

Question 34

Cortisone and other glucocorticoids increase muscle mass.

Question 35

FSH is released by the testes.

Question 36

In the elderly,testosterone can:

A)inhibit fat tissue accumulation.
B)restore muscle mass.
C)maintain bone mineral density.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 37

Following oral administration,testosterone readily enters the systemic circulation for distribution throughout the body.

Question 38

Oral anabolic steroids:

A)increase liver function.
B)are associated with jaundice.
C)are associated with liver tumors.
D)are associated with jaundice and liver tumors.

Question 39

Anabolic steroids affect genetic material in the cell.

Question 40

All anabolic steroids:

A)increase LDL levels and HDL levels.
B)decrease LDL levels and HDL levels.
C)increase HDL levels and decrease LDL levels.
D)decrease HDL levels and increase LDL levels.

Question 41

Anabolic steroids block the effect of corticosteroids.

Question 42

In males,anabolic steroids frequently enlarge breasts.

Question 43

Anabolic steroids affect the skeletal,but not central,nervous system.

Question 44

Testosterone treatment is unable to inhibit the accumulation of fat tissue in elderly men.

Question 45

In females,anabolic steroids increase feminine characteristics.

Question 46

Anabolic steroids increase both muscle mass and testicular size.

Question 47

Anabolic steroids show a defined psychiatric withdrawal syndrome.

Question 48

Anabolic steroids have little effect on the cardiovascular system.

Question 49

Testosterone treatment can restore lost muscle mass in elderly men.

Question 50

In 60-80 year old males,testosterone treatment increases functional mobility and muscle strength.

Question 51

Anabolic steroids are the only addictive substances that enhance physical appearance.