Supplements such as dehydroepiandrosterone and androstenedione are termed ________ because they are precursors for testosterone and are thus theorized to increase muscle mass and decrease body fat.

A. cohormones
B. semihormones
C. prohormones
D. None of the choices are correct.


Answer: C

Nutritional Science

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