Human Growth Hormone, Questionnaire Example

Part 1 Human Growth Hormone

There are varying hypotheses about effects of (HGH) on Athletic performance. Determine whether each of the following support, challenge, or do not support each of these hypotheses.

Hypotheses 1: HGH improves athletic performance.

Hypotheses 2: HGH does not improve athletic performance.

1. Many athletes use HGH to improve their performance.
   • Neither supports nor challenges either hypothesis
2. HGH has been shown to improve oxygen use and therefore may improve sprinting ability.
   • Supports Hypothesis 1; Challenges hypothesis 2
3. HGH alone does not improve sprint potential but when combined with testosterone gains are made.
   • Supports Hypothesis 1; Challenges hypothesis 2
4. HGH has been shown to increase muscle mass but not muscle strength in adult males.
   • Supports hypothesis 2; Challenges hypothesis 1
5. HGH harvested from cadavers has been linked to several deaths.
   • Neither supports nor challenges either hypothesis

Part 2 Human Growth Hormone

Often as science progresses political and ethical issues arise from that progress. Answer the following questions regarding political and ethical concerns about HGH use for non-medical purposes.

1. What issues regarding HGH use are not mentioned in most advertisements for HGH supplements?
   • HGH use has severe side effects.
2. Why does the World Anti-Doping Agency test for HGH use in elite athletes?
   • HGH may give some athletes an unfair advantage
3. Why has the United States Congress had hearings about use of HGH and other performance enhancing drugs?
   • Public outcry combined with fairness.
4. What is the main concern The New England Journal of Medicine has about the way HGH and supplements that may increase HGH production are marketed?
   • The Journal doesn’t profit from these ads.
5. Which of the following uses of HGH would be considered unethical?
   • All of the above

Part 3 Human Growth Hormone

1. Which of the following is/are benefits of recombinant DNA technology?
   • All of the above
2. Which of the following technological advancements has most greatly contributed to HGH use for non-medical purposes (i.e. athletic enhancement)?
   • Recombinant DNA technology
3. Prior to 1985, HGH use for non-medical purposes was almost non-existent because
   • The technology to mass produce HGH did not exist so it was expensive, rare and users risked getting diseases.
4. Technological advancements have made information readily available and allow information to be quickly distributed. What effect has this had on public understanding of scientific discoveries?
   • Rapid availability of research articles often translates misleading news headlines.
5. Use of technological advancements often reflects societal values. Which of the following is/are possible use/s of HGH related to societal norms rather than medical necessity?
   • HGH dosing to increase lipolysis (fat breakdown) when dieting