EPO
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EPO
A type of peptide hormone that increases the red blood cell count
Some athletes abuse artificial EPO
Use of EPO increases hematocrit, which allows athlete to increase stamina and performance
Erythropoietin (EPO)
hormone that stimulates formation of RBCs Hormone secreted by the kidney to stimulate the production of red blood cells by bone marrow Hormone released by kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production in bone marrow