Marcus is a 20-year-old collegiate water polo player who frequently gets penalized during intense derby matches. When his team falls behind, he often engages in excessive physical retaliation, such as pulling opponents underwater. When the referee calls a foul on him, Marcus aggressively splashes water at the referee and shouts insults.
Describe how one hormone could explain Marcus's aggressive behaviour.
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