Prolonged use of steroids may cause -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Decrease in bone matrix protein Steroids can cause osteoporosis and decrease in bone matrix --> They cause increased bone resorption and decrease bone formation --> Negative calcium balance. About others options They cause hyperglycemia, hypeension and delayed wound healing.
Decrease in bone matrix protein
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Early healing of wound