Predict the outcome of an overdose of the hormone erythropoietin.
A. The blood viscosity increases to levels that may induce heart attacks or strokes.
B. The oxygen-carrying capacity remains unchanged despite elevated red blood cell counts.
C. Red blood cell counts remain unchanged, but the number of reticulocytes increases.
D. Blood viscosity levels decrease while oxygen-carrying capacity increases.
Answer: A. The blood viscosity increases to levels that may induce heart attacks or strokes.
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