Human Biology : Concepts and Current Issues - With Access
Human Biology : Concepts and Current Issues - With Access
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Publisher: PEARSON
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Do you think we should continue to try to prevent the use of performance-enhancing drugs and block the development of genetic engineering techniques that enhance athletic performance? Why or why not?

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Whether performance-enhancing drugs should continue to not be used by athletes and whether the development of these drugs through the techniques of genetic engineering should be stopped.

Introduction:

PED or performance-enhancing drugs help increase or help better the performance of a physical activity. It is mostly used by athletes. These substances help in muscle building, attaining strength, speed, and managing weight. These drugs are usually taken by people who are involved in the sports.

Explanation of Solution

Performance enhancing drugs have severe effects on the body of the humans. PEDs affect both males and females. They cause impotency in men and females and can lead to a reduction in body fat, breast size, and growth of excessive hair. The effects caused are adverse and are irreversible changes. Therefore, these are not recommended and should be stopped.

Apart from these, there are long-term side effects like the development of cardiovascular diseases, liver problems, and dehydration. They are also a reason for the aggressive behavior. The important thing is that when the drugs are being made in the market and easily available for the people, then people use it. Therefore, it is vital that the development of such drugs should be stopped or restricted.

Conclusion

Thus, it can be concluded that these drugs should not be developed through genetic engineering because they have long-terms side effects. They can harm various organs of the body and lead to dysfunction.

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