Biology / Unit 12 Bio 2959 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Anabolic Steroids Disrupt the Body's Own Endocrine Feedback
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The idea
Synthetic anabolic steroids, per Bio 2957, override the body's feedback, per Bio 2951, producing effects beyond ordinary hormone limits.
In practice
Documented complications include liver dysfunction, testicular atrophy, and cardiovascular strain from levels natural feedback never allows.
Where people slip
This entry names a mechanism only; it offers no guidance about performance-enhancing drug use —
Your place on the trail
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