The toxic effects of steroids include
a. cancer of the thyroid. c. joint pain.
b. hypertension and testicular atrophy. d. pathological bone fractures.
B
The toxic effects of steroid use include possible cancer of the liver, short stature, behavioral changes, endocrine problems (acne, impotence, testicular atrophy), and hypertension.
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