Question

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:

• 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 right term (muscle is denser, and the main issue for teens isn't typical overweight from steroid - related muscle gain in the way described).
• Option C: Anabolic steroids can disrupt the normal hormonal balance in teens. They can signal the body to stop growing earlier (by mimicking or interfering with natural growth - related hormones), leading to stunted growth. This is a well - known effect of anabolic steroid abuse in adolescents.

Answer:

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