Which of the following statements is true of androstenedione?
A) It is used for a variety of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions in which elimination of fluids from tissues is necessary.
B) It has been used in humans to produce transient increases in testosterone in males and particularly in females.
C) It has been used in humans to produce lax muscles and ligaments during rapid growth phases.
D) It is primarily used to increase muscle mass, skin thickness, connective tissues in muscle, and organ weight.

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Androstenedione has been used in humans to produce transient increases in testosterone levels in both males and females. This effect is due to its role as a precursor in the biosynthesis of testosterone and estrogen.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Androstenedione