Question

12; Human growth hormone (HGH) is a drug used to treat children suffering from endocrine deficiencies. Some athletes use it illegally to __________.
A.alter their state of mind
B.improve their performance
C.escape the pressures of life
D.relax

Answer 1

Some athletes use it illegally to:

Improve their performance.

These HGH growth hormones are more commonly called steroids, and they illegally cause an extreme gain of muscle over short periods of time, which is what some athletes want to do to improve.