Explain why synthetic steroids have been developed has

Question

• Explain why synthetic steroids have been developed. 
• Has science been successful in developing synthetic steroids? Why or why not? 
• What side effects (physiological and psychological) are evident in anabolic steroid use? 
• Why do you think anabolic steroid use is so prevalent in our society? 
• Designer anabolic steroids are constantly being developed and often claim to be legal and safe without undergoing rigorous safety testing. These compounds also do not appear on anti-doping lists. Comment on this situation. 
• Provide an example of how a steroid hormone or steroid-hormone receptor is used in the treatment of a medical condition. 
• Explain why activating or inhibiting the signal cascade that results from the steroid hormone results in a favorable action for the patient