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    clotting process? Platelets 1)Transport chemicals important to clotting, 2)Form a temporary patch in the walls of damaged blood vessels, and 3)Actively contract after the clot has formed. 17. What four conditions cause the release of erythropoietin? Erythropoietin is released 1)During anemia, 2)When blood flow to the kidneys declines, 3)When oxygen content of the air in the lungs declines, and 4)When the respiratory surfaces of the lungs are damaged. 18. What contribution from the intrinsic and

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    In this type of anemia, heme synthesis is decreased, renal production and/or response to erythropoietin is decreased, liver synthesis of hepcidin is increased and serum ferritin is increased (in contrast to iron deficiency anemia, in which serum ferritin is low). Chronic severe anemia (e.g., hemoglobin less than 5 g/dL) is a risk factor for high-output

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    drugs affect their bodies. The question may be asked what a PED is. A PED is any substance taken by athletes to improve their field of play. This could include anabolic steroids, designer steroids, androstenedione, human growth hormone, and erythropoietin. These PEDs are banned from the playing field of any sport and are an illegal product that is outlawed. An anabolic steroid is a

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    autotransfusion is a method where you physically remove the blood from the bloodstream of the athlete and store it to be returned to the system at a later time. The second technique of blood doping is the injection of a synthetic form of erythropoietin or EPO. Erythropoietin is a growth factor that stimulates the production of erythrocytes and an injection of EPO can provide an immediate boost. (Robinson et al. 2006) Autotransfusions is a method that involves a lot more time and attention. These will typically

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    higher levels of blood cells in the blood can result into more oxygen being transported to the muscles. Which can cause an athlete to increase its stamina and performance. There are three methods of blood doping: erythropoietin, synthetic oxygen carriers, and blood transfusions. Erythropoietin stimulates the production of red blood cells and haemoglobin in the blood. By injecting EPO, the athletes aim to increase their concentration of red blood cells and their aerobic capacity. EPO can increase the

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