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Blood Doping
EPO
100
Which famous biker admitted to using the methods of Blood Doping with EPO?
Lance Armstrong
100
Give a brief description of what EPO is.
EPO is a protein hormone that is naturally produced by the kidney and is a chemical form of blood doping.
200
Give a brief description of what blood doping is.
A practice of boosting the number of red blood cells in the bloodstream to enhance athletic performance.
200
EPO is considered as a PED. What does PED stand for?
Performance Enhancing Drug
300
What sport is blood doping usually associated with?
cycling
300
What does EPO do after it is released NATURALLY into the blood stream?
it binds wit receptors in the bone marrow where it stimulates he production of red blood cells.
400
What is the form of blood doping with EPO considered as?
It is considered as a chemical form.
400
When EPO is INJECTED into the blood streams what does it enhance?
The muscles so it is capable of working longer and harder without cramping.
500
When increasing the number of red blood cells in the bloodstream what does it boost the bloods ability to bring?
more oxygen to muscles, enhancing athletic performance.
500
What does EPO stand for?
Erythropoietin(ah-rith-ro-poy-tin)