Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Health and Disease

Question:

Which of the followings are the side effects of the usage of anabolic steroids in females?

(A) Deepening of voice
(B) Increased aggressiveness
(C) Mood swings
(D) Abnormal menstrual cycle

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (B), (C) and (D)

(B), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B), (C) and (D)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (B), (C) and (D) 

The use of alcohol during adolescence can have long-term consequences, including the potential for heavy drinking in adulthood. Chronic drug and alcohol abuse can cause damage to the nervous system and liver, leading to conditions such as cirrhosis.

When drugs and alcohol are used during pregnancy, they can have adverse effects on the developing fetus. In the realm of sports, some athletes misuse drugs to enhance their performance, including the misuse of narcotic analgesics, anabolic steroids, diuretics, and certain hormones. These substances are used to increase muscle strength, size, and aggressiveness, thereby improving athletic performance.

The use of anabolic steroids in females can result in various side effects, such as masculinization (acquisition of male-like features), increased aggressiveness, mood swings, depression, abnormal menstrual cycles, excessive hair growth on the face and body, enlargement of the clitoris, and deepening of the voice.