Question

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select the correct answer
how does the abuse of anabolic steroids affect teens?
a. it reduces their stamina, which can affect their performance at school.
b. it causes an extra buildup of muscle, which can cause them to be overweight.
c. it signals early puberty, which can cause stunted growth.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Anabolic steroids are often misused to enhance performance, so reducing stamina is incorrect.
• Option B: While steroids can increase muscle mass, "overweight" is not the main or accurate consequence related to muscle buildup in this context (overweight refers to excess fat, not muscle).
• Option C: Anabolic steroids can disrupt the normal hormonal balance in teens, leading to early puberty signals and, as a result, stunted growth because the body may stop growing prematurely due to the altered hormonal signals.

Answer:

C. It signals early puberty, which can cause stunted growth.