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Erythropoietin (EPO): Red Cell Production & Performance Risks

Chapter 17, Problem 34

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Athletes may take synthetic EPO to boost their ______.

a. blood calcium levels

b. secretion of growth hormone

c. blood oxygen levels

d. muscle mass

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QUESTION:

Athletes may take synthetic EPO to boost their ______.

a. blood calcium levels

b. secretion of growth hormone

c. blood oxygen levels

d. muscle mass

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Erythropoietin, sometimes known as EPO, is a hormone that the body naturally produces, mostly through the kidneys.

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Learn about the role of Erythropoietin (EPO), a natural kidney hormone, in controlling red blood cell production and oxygen transport. Discover how athletes misuse synthetic EPO for performance enhancement, despite the associated health risks.


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