Assertion :Hepatic cancer is common in the persons consuming anabolic steriods. Reason: Alcohol can cause hepatitis B and C.

Assertion is correct and Reason is its explanation.

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Both assertion and Reason are correct but the reason is not the explanation of the assertion.

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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

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Assertion is wrong and Reason is correct.

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Solution

The correct option is B Both assertion and Reason are correct but the reason is not the explanation of the assertion.
Anabolic steroids are male hormones used by some athletes to increase their strength and muscle mass. Long-term anabolic steroid use can slightly increase the risk of hepatocellular cancer. and alcohol increases Hepatitis B and C replication promotes damage to the liver and increases the likelihood of developing cirrhosis. Even moderate amounts of alcohol may increase your risk of fibrosis.
So the correct option is B.

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