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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