The Process of Removing Some of an Athlete's Blood, Allowing

question 14

Multiple Choice

The process of removing some of an athlete's blood, allowing erythropoietin to work and then reinjecting the removed blood just prior to competition is called

• A) a transfusion.
• B) blood concentrating.
• C) cell separation.
• D) blood doping.
• E) plasmaphoresis.

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Definitions:

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Panic Disorder

An anxiety disorder in which a person experiences recurring, unpredictable episodes of overwhelming anxiety, fear, or terror.

Catatonic Schizophrenia

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