In Which of the Following Ways May Higher Levels of Testosterone

question 36

Multiple Choice

In which of the following ways may higher levels of testosterone in males affect their physical health?

• A) increasing levels of bad cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular disease
• B) increasing the rate of cell division and risks of cancer
• C) overworking cardiac muscles by increasing metabolism
• D) inhibiting neurogenesis leading to risks of neurodegenerative disease

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