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It stimulates the production of red blood cells, and as a result an athlete's blood would be able to carry more oxygen to feed working muscles, which would be a competitive advantage.
Erythropoietin
stimulates the production of red blood cells so that the blood would be able to supply working muscles with more oxygen. This can be a major advantage in all sports with a height in endurance.
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∙ 14y agoBy injecting erythropoietin, athletes aim to increase their concentration of red blood cells and, as a result, their aerobic capacity.
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∙ 11y agoEPO is a banned substance in all competitive sports, all over the world.
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∙ 10y agoreally bad kidney problems.
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What is secreted by the kidney to stimulate red blood cell production?
erythropoietin
Is erythropoietin an endocrine hormone?
Erythropoietin is a stimulant not a steroid. :)
Which describes a consequence of steroid abuse?
There are many different things that describe the consequences of steroid abuse. Steroids are an illegal drug that athletes sometimes use to help enhance their abilities in the sport. A big consequence of steroid abuse would be hurting your body with the drugs.
Why are athletes arrested for steroid use?
Because they abuse an illegal drug and they are cheating
What are the target cells of erythropoietin?
The target cells for Erythropoietin are red blood cells
What is the hormone that stimulates RBC formation?
The production of red blood cells is stimulated by erythropoietin, which is produced in the kidneys.The production of white blood cells is stimulated by mainly colony-stimulating factor, which is produced by endothelial cells and marrow fibroblasts.The production of platelets is stimulated by thrombopoietin, which is produced in the liver and kidneys.
What type athletes would benefit from taking amphetamines?
athletes would
What response would you expect after traveling to high altitude for two weeks?
The kidneys would secrete elevated amounts of erythropoietin.
What is The abbreviation for erythropoietin?
EPO
What is erythropoietin n where is it found?
Erythropoietin is a hormone made by the kidneys that stimulate the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.
What is Procrit also called?
Erythropoietin
