In which patient would you expect to find an increased level of erythropoietin?
A. A 16-year-old with food poisoning
B. A 23-year-old with an excess of red blood cells
C. A 58-year-old smoker with advanced lung disease.
D. A 23-year-old athlete who has been training for a marathon at high altitude, where oxygen levels are lower
Answer:
C. A 58-year-old smoker with advanced lung disease.
D. A 23-year-old athlete who has been training for a marathon at high altitude, where oxygen levels are lower
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A) the ears. B) the eyes. C) the taste buds. D) the nose. E) None of the answers are correct.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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