Fitness Nutrition Specialist Practice Test

Category - NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist Practice Test

What is not one of the potential adverse side effects that can be caused by androgenic anabolic steroid use?
  1. Decreased HDL cholesterol
  2. Increased LDL cholesterol
  3. Sleeplessness
  4. Heart murmur
Explanation
Answer - D - A heart murmur is not one of the potential adverse side effects that can be caused by androgenic anabolic steroid use. Androgenic anabolic steroids can enhance the building of muscle mass and strength, but are banned by every major athletic organization. There is a long list of potential health hazards that can be caused by these drugs.
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