Steroid hormones are often given to cattle and other farm animals to build body mass and thus increase meat production. There is some concern that these hormones may lead to side effects in humans who eat meat or drink milk from these animals. What effects do you think steroids given to cattle may have on humans? O

Steroid hormones are often given to cattle and other farm animals to build body mass and thus increase meat production. There is some concern that these hormones may lead to side effects in humans who eat meat or drink milk from these animals. What effects do you think steroids given to cattle may have on humans? O

Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter16: The Body's System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18RQ: What is the function of the hormone erythropoietin? a. stimulates production of red blood cells b....

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