Weight lifters often use supplements and drugs to enhance their appearance or performance. In which scenario is the weight lifter placing himself or herself at the greatest risk for harm? A. An overweight high school football player is using caffeine to combat fatigue during his workouts. B. A thin high school lacrosse player is using creatine to improve performance on the field. C. A healthy high school wrestler is using anabolic steroids to build muscle mass. D. A normal high school student is using one daily protein supplement to build muscle. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

C) A healthy high school wrestler is using anabolic steroids to build muscle mass.

Explanation:

The natural anabolic steroid existing in the body is testosterone. It enhances and promotes muscle building and strength. Various athletes however, usually take external synthetic sources of testosterone also known as androgenic anabolic steroid. This helps them build muscles faster and have a faster recovery rate after workout. As a result of these good effects, athletes may be tempted and usually take overdoses of these medications. This action poses enormous health risks which include; 1) Inhibited growth and development in teenagers,

2) Hypertension

3) Liver abnormalities.

4) Decrease in the good cholesterol levels. 5) Diseases of the tendons.

6) Acne

7) Prostate hypertrophy and infertility.

8) Depression and drug dependence.

9) Increased levels of bad cholesterol.

10) Low immunity and susceptibility to infections.

The use of anabolic steroids has been banned and is illegal in many sports organizations in various countries around the world.