Athletes can safely add muscle tissue by

a. tripling protein intake.
b. taking hormones duplicating those of puberty.
c. putting a demand on muscles repeatedly by making them work harder.
d. relying on protein for muscle fuel and decreasing intake of carbohydrates.
e. exercising to exhaustion and then relying on electrical stimulation for further muscle building.


ANS: C

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