THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
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Aid in assimilation of protein
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Decrease fat around the muscles
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Increased ability to train-longer & at higher intensities
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Anabolic steroids help build muscle tissue and increase body mass by acting like the body’s natural male hormone, testosterone. However, steroids cannot improve an athlete’s agility or skill. Many factors determine athletic ability, including genetics, body size, age, sex, diet and how hard the athlete trains.
Detailed explanation-2: -Steroid misuse can cause acne, 70–72 hair loss on the head, cysts, and oily hair and skin. Users who inject steroids may also develop pain and abscess formation at injection sites. Anabolic steroids can also produce jaundice, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as a result of damage to the liver.
Detailed explanation-3: -Anabolic steroids act at androgen receptors to influence cellular functioning and gene expression. In addition to regulating pathways involved in the development of male characteristics, 103 activation of androgen receptors also produces rapid increases in calcium levels within skeletal muscle, heart, and brain cells.