Question

which statement primarily appeals to logos to support the position that professional athletes should not be allowed to use performance - enhancing drugs? allowing professional athletes to use dangerous performance - enhancing drugs would be the downfall of sports as we know it. as a sports physical therapist, i work with many athletes who have experienced adverse physical effects from performance - enhancing drugs. performance - enhancing drugs have been shown to be unhealthy for those who take them, causing harmful side effects such as heightened aggression, heart palpitations, and hypertension.

Explanation:

Logos relies on factual evidence, data, and logical reasoning. The first statement uses emotional, hyperbolic language (appeal to pathos). The second uses personal anecdote (appeal to ethos via personal experience). The third cites proven health risks and specific, verifiable side effects, which is logical, evidence-based reasoning.

Answer:

Performance-enhancing drugs have been shown to be unhealthy for those who take them, causing harmful side effects such as heightened aggression, heart palpitations, and hypertension.