Athletes abuse erythropoietin (EPO) because this hormone
A) adds protein to plasma.
B) increases the number of white blood cells.
C) increases the number of red blood cells.
D) decreases the number of red blood cells.
C
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A) highly specific. B) relatively nonspecific. C) completely nonspecific.
Which of the following methods of contraception, when used correctly, is generally the most effective??
A) ?Condoms B) ?Birth control pills C) ?Spermicides D) ?Withdrawal
The Pancreatic polypeptide cells (PP cells) of the pancreatic islets produce
A) insulin. B) glucagon. C) pancreatic polypeptide. D) cortisol. E) GH-IH.
The term used to describe excess production of urine is
A) polyuria. B) polydipsia. C) hematuria. D) glycosuria. E) None of the answers is correct.