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The side-effects of use of anabolic steroids in males do not include


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Liver dysfunction

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Increased aggressiveness

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Mood swings

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Excessive hair growth on face and body

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Solution

The correct option is D

Excessive hair growth on face and body


Anabolic steroids

Anabolic steroids are chemicals that mimic naturally occurring testosterone. They increase protein within skeletal muscle cells, causing an increase in muscular tissue and strength.

As a result, they are frequently misused by sportspersons to increase their performance. Frequent use of these steroids as performance enhancement drugs cause various side effects.

Side effects in males

The use of anabolic steroid in males have the following side effects:-

  • Depression and mood swings
  • Reduction in testicle size
  • Sperm production is reduced
  • Kidney and liver functions are affected
  • Prostate gland enlargement
  • Premature baldness
  • Increased aggressiveness

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