Hormone Supplements and Anabolic Steroids (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Condition caused by inability to produce insulin
Condition caused by inability to produce insulin
Diabetes
How diabetes is managed
How diabetes is managed
Regular insulin injections
Why insulin can't be taken in tablet form
Why insulin can't be taken in tablet form
It's a protein and would be digested/broken down
Hormone that anabolic steroids mimic
Hormone that anabolic steroids mimic
Testosterone
Effect of anabolic steroids on muscle
Effect of anabolic steroids on muscle
Build muscle mass
Effect of anabolic steroids on fat
Effect of anabolic steroids on fat
Reduce fat
Why are anabolic steroids used illegally in sports?
Why are anabolic steroids used illegally in sports?
To enhance performance
Why are anabolic steroids given to animals?
Why are anabolic steroids given to animals?
Increase production of lean meat
Definition of anabolic reaction
Definition of anabolic reaction
Use of smaller molecules to form larger molecules
Example of anabolic reaction (plant process)
Example of anabolic reaction (plant process)
Photosynthesis
Example of anabolic reaction (making proteins)
Example of anabolic reaction (making proteins)
Protein synthesis