Which of the Following Is NOT a Side Effect of Anabolic

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of anabolic steroids?

• A)voice deepening and baldness in women
• B)liver damage and stunted growth in young adolescents
• C)increased testicle size in men
• D)dangerous increases in hostility and aggression

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Growth

The increase in length of bones due to the activity in the epiphyseal plates, which contributes to overall height during development.

Epiphyseal Plate

The growth plate located at the end of long bones, responsible for longitudinal growth.

Chondroblasts

Cells that actively produce the components of the extracellular matrix, leading to the formation of cartilage tissue.

Growth Spurt

A growth spurt refers to a rapid increase in height and weight that typically occurs during puberty.