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One reason why anabolic steroids can imitate the hormone testosterone is because
(1) anabolic steroids and testosterone both interact with the same cell receptors
(2) testosterone acts only on muscle cells
(3) females produce small amounts of the hormone testosterone
(4) an increase in testosterone in males using anabolic steroids increases male features

Answer :

Answer:it’s 4 (an increase in testosterone in males unsung anabolic steroids increases male features

Explanation:

Anabolic steroids can imitate the hormone testosterone is because they both interact with the same cell receptors.

What do you mean by anabolic steroids?

  • "Anabolic steroids are synthetic (man-made) versions of testosterone."
  • It is used to enhance physical appearance by increasing muscle mass and decreasing fat.

What is testosterone?

  • "Testosterone is the male s ex hormone that is made in the testicles."
  • It helps in regulating male s exual development and functions.

What are cell receptors?

  • "Structures found in the plasma membrane (surface) of cells that tightly bind specific molecules."
  • It functions in information transmission.

The anabolic steroids interact with same cells receptors as that of testosterone and results in increase of testosterone level causing increase in muscle mass.

Hence, the correct option is 1. anabolic steroids and testosterone both interact with the same cell receptors.

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