Multiple Choice
Artificially induced polycythemia is
A) used by endurance athletes to increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of their blood.
B) achieved by injecting Epoetin alfa.
C) dangerous due to increased blood viscosity and blood pressure.
D) a potential cause of heart attacks and strokes that may result in death.
E) all of the choices are correct.
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