What Do the Majority of Studies Conclude About the Effectiveness

question 117

Multiple Choice

What do the majority of studies conclude about the effectiveness of DHEA supplements for increasing muscle mass?

• A) DHEA is an effective muscle-building supplement with an effect similar to that seen with anabolic steroids.
• B) DHEA has a small effect on increasing muscle mass but not the large effect seen with anabolic steroids.
• C) DHEA is not effective for increasing muscle mass.
• D) DHEA is not effective for increasing muscle mass but performance is improved.

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Definitions:

Double-declining-balance Method

An accelerated depreciation method that doubles the straight-line depreciation rate and applies it to the undepreciated balance at the start of each period.

Straight-line Method

A method of calculating depreciation for an asset that spreads the cost evenly over its useful life.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset over its useful life, reducing its book value.

Salvage Value

The estimated residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life, reflecting what it could be sold for or scrapped for parts.