To answer this question it is imperative that we understand what the term ‘steroid’ means. These are simply synthetic substances that are derived from the male hormone testosterone which is responsible for development of masculine features and characteristics. The brain through the pituitary gland regulates the secretion of testosterone from the male testes. Testosterone as a hormone bears both androgenic and anabolic properties. In simple terms, anabolic properties have to do with the tissue-building capabilities whilst the androgenic properties have to do with the development of masculine effects. The natural roles of testosterone in the body are to increase or add to the muscle mass, to initiate and propagate the production of sperms, and to develop the secondary male characteristics including breaking of the voice and increase in facial and bodily hair. Anabolic steroids are the type of steroids that are ...

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