A. Androgens and antiandrogens Anabolic-androgen steroids(AAS) Drugs which mimic the effects of the male sex hormones testosterone and dihydrotestosterone They increase protein synthesis within cells, which results in the buildup of cellular tissue(anabolism), especially in muscles. Anabolic steroids also have androgenic and virilizing properties, including the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics such as the growth of the vocal cords, testicles, and body hair(secondary sexual characteristics)Anabolic-androgen steroids (AAS) • Drugs which mimic the effects of the male sex hormones testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. • They increase protein synthesis within cells, which results in the buildup of cellular tissue (anabolism), especially in muscles. • Anabolic steroids also have androgenic and virilizing properties, including the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics such as the growth of the vocal cords, testicles, and body hair (secondary sexual characteristics). A. Androgens and antiandrogens