Question

imagine a male patient develops enlarged breasts and reduced sperm count after using anabolic steroids. what is the likely cause?
liver disease from steroid use
hormonal disruption from steroids
increased exercise intensity
allergic reaction to supplements

Explanation:

Anabolic steroids can disrupt the body's hormonal balance. In males, they can mimic or interfere with testosterone and estrogen regulation, leading to gynecomastia (enlarged breasts) and reduced sperm production. Liver disease from steroids would present with liver - related symptoms (not these), increased exercise intensity doesn't cause these specific hormonal - related changes, and an allergic reaction would involve typical allergy symptoms (like rash, itching, swelling) not these hormonal - driven changes.

Answer:

B. Hormonal disruption from steroids