Which of the following is a negative side effect of anabolic steroids?

• A. Increased chance of stroke
• B. Starvation
• C. Anorexia Nervosa
• D. Bulimia

Answer: (A)

Understanding the health risks of anabolic steroids: they can raise cardiovascular risk, including higher blood pressure and changes in cholesterol that promote clotting and vessel strain. These factors increase the likelihood of a stroke, which is why stroke is the correct negative side effect associated with steroid use. The other terms listed—starvation, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia—are eating disorders with different causes and are not direct pharmacological side effects of anabolic steroids.