IHSA PES Test Questions with
Complete Solutions5
Steroids - ANSWERS-drugs many people use to enhance athletic performance and looks; can
also be prescribed by doctors to treat certain issues
Anabolic - ANSWERS-body tissue-building, this type of steroid helps increase muscle mass and
body weight; speeds up bone maturation
Androgenic - ANSWERS-promotes male characteristics, promote development of facial hair,
deep voice, balding, etc.
all anabolic steroids are - ANSWERS-androgenic steroids
-one, stanzol, mdol - ANSWERS-steroid name examples
corticosteroids - ANSWERS-steroid medication prescribed to treat issues like asthma and
arthritis; no muscle-building effects; not anabolic or androgenic
rates of steroid use by age - ANSWERS-20% of college, 4-12% of high school, 2-3% of middle
school; highest rates in football; 3% boys and .9% girls reported IL, 14% got steroids from
teacher or coach
steroid use methods - ANSWERS-pills, injections, gel/creams; doses 10-40x higher than
prescription doses, can be counterfeit (no actual steroids) or contain harmful substances like
motor oil
Complete Solutions5
Steroids - ANSWERS-drugs many people use to enhance athletic performance and looks; can
also be prescribed by doctors to treat certain issues
Anabolic - ANSWERS-body tissue-building, this type of steroid helps increase muscle mass and
body weight; speeds up bone maturation
Androgenic - ANSWERS-promotes male characteristics, promote development of facial hair,
deep voice, balding, etc.
all anabolic steroids are - ANSWERS-androgenic steroids
-one, stanzol, mdol - ANSWERS-steroid name examples
corticosteroids - ANSWERS-steroid medication prescribed to treat issues like asthma and
arthritis; no muscle-building effects; not anabolic or androgenic
rates of steroid use by age - ANSWERS-20% of college, 4-12% of high school, 2-3% of middle
school; highest rates in football; 3% boys and .9% girls reported IL, 14% got steroids from
teacher or coach
steroid use methods - ANSWERS-pills, injections, gel/creams; doses 10-40x higher than
prescription doses, can be counterfeit (no actual steroids) or contain harmful substances like
motor oil
