Approximately 30% of all college athletes are on some type of anabolic steroids.
Discuss the biochemistry and physiology of anabolic steroids.
Here are some questions to think about and discuss with your classmates:
How do anabolic steroids work? That is, how do they make muscles grow? Do muscle cells undergo mitotic cell division? What is the connection with cholesterol, testosterone, and estrogen? What is the difference between anabolic steroids and the steroids your doctor prescribes to you for inflammation? What is the problem with over-the-counter supplements like androstenedione? What are the side effects of steroid use? How are anabolic steroids linked to neoplastic disease? Do you think professional athletes should be tested for anabolic steroid use?
Be sure to reference scientific sources.