You Have Recently Noticed That Your Friend Hans Has Developed

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Multiple Choice

You have recently noticed that your friend Hans has developed severe acne.Additionally,his beard has gotten very heavy,while the hair on his head seems to be thinning.He has also become very moody and quick to anger.Hans used to have a slight build,but he's been lifting weights for a while and his muscles have recently gotten much bigger.At the same time,he has been complaining that his breasts are beginning to look "feminine." What is the most likely cause of these changes in Hans?

• A) He may have just recently begun a relationship that has increased his testosterone levels,resulting in these bodily changes.
• B) He may be taking anabolic steroids.
• C) He might be exiting puberty and his testosterone is leveling off.
• D) All of these observations may be the result of his weightlifting program,as competition is known to decrease testosterone levels.

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