Weight lifters often use supplements and drugs to enhance their appearance or performance. in which scenario is the weight lifter placing himself or herself at the greatest risk for harm?

a.
an overweight high school football player is using caffeine to combat fatigue during his workouts.
b.
a thin high school lacrosse player is using creatine to improve performance on the field.
c.
a healthy high school wrestler is using anabolic steroids to build muscle mass.
d.
a normal high school student is using one daily protein supplement to build muscle.

If you were working for a pharmaceutical company as part of a drug discovery team, which of these enzyme inhibitors would you suggest as a productive avenue for drug development? a) a drug to treat high blood pressure that reversibly inhibits an enzyme catalyzing production of a chemical that causes blood vessels to contract b) a drug to treat diabetes that irreversibly inhibits an enzyme in the metabolic pathway to synthesize glucose c) a compound that acts as a competitive inhibitor for a digestive enzyme produced only in the presence of certain foods d) a compound that inhibits enzymes by significantly changing the ph throughout the body

Have a friend or family member complete the questionnaire. make a prediction about that person’s wellness and justify your prediction using two or more complete sentences.

If you are having a hard time lifting something, you should arch your back. a. true b. false