A Man Receives a Drug That Blocks Transformation of Testosterone

question 63

Multiple Choice

A man receives a drug that blocks transformation of testosterone to DHT (5α-dihydrotestosterone) . This treatment would most likely result in

• A) a buildup of muscle tissue.
• B) a change in distribution of body hair.
• C) increasingly aggressive behavior.
• D) increased energy due to improved oxygenation of blood.
• E) no observable effect as they are essentially the same chemical.

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