BIO 202L Lab 10 (BIO202L)

1. Research the process of erythropoiesis, and explain the role erythropoietin plays. Why is this a popular “doping” drug for athletes? “ “Erythropoiesis is the production of building more red blood cells (Rbc’s) in the body”. Erythroirtin is a hormone that is produced by the kidney, this hormone stimulates the bone narrow producing red blood cells. This may be a popular “doping” drug for athletes, because the stimulation in the bone narrow causes an addition in producing r...

1. Research the process of erythropoiesis, and explain the role erythropoietin plays. Why is this a popular “doping” drug for athletes? “ “Erythropoiesis is the production of building more red blood cells (Rbc’s) in the body”. Erythroirtin is a hormone that is produced by the kidney, this hormone stimulates the bone narrow producing red blood cells. This may be a popular “doping” drug for athletes, because the stimulation in the bone narrow causes an addition in producing r...