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EPO is a banned substance in all competitive sports, all over the world.
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How are erythropoietin used in sports?
By injecting erythropoietin, athletes aim to increase their concentration of red blood cells and, as a result, their aerobic capacity.
What is epo in sports?
EPO stands for Erythropoietin, EPO is a protein hormone produced by the kidney. In sports its being used to increases oxygen carrying capacity.
Is erythropoietin a steroid?
Erythropoietin is a stimulant not a steroid. :)
What has the author Nicolaas Otten written?
Nicolaas Otten has written: 'Economic evaluation of erythropoietin use in surgery' -- subject(s): Economic aspects, Economic aspects of Erythropoietin, Economic aspects of Hormones, Effect of hormones on, Erythropoietin, Hormones, Surgery
What are the target cells of erythropoietin?
The target cells for Erythropoietin are red blood cells
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
What is secreted by the kidney to stimulate?
Erythropoietin
What is another name for erythropoietin?
Procrit
Is erythropoietin an endocrine hormone?
yes
Erythropoietin is a hormone?
Yes,Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by kkidneys.It stimulates production of red blood cells.
