Which of the Following BEST Explains Why Anabolic Steroid Abuse

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST explains why anabolic steroid abuse by male athletes can lead to a decrease in testes size?

• A)Circulating anabolic steroids increase the release of FSH and LH, which inhibit testes growth and function.
• B)Circulating anabolic steroids decrease the release of FSH and LH, which inhibit testes growth and function.
• C)High levels of anabolic steroids decrease the production of testosterone, through negative feedback, which decreases the size of the testes because they produce most of the testosterone.
• D)High levels of anabolic steroids increase the production of testosterone, through positive feedback, which decreases the size of the testes because they produce most of the testosterone.
• E)High levels of anabolic steroids cause the adrenal glands to release more estrogen.

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