In addition to ethical consideration,artificially increasing the quantity of red blood cells is dangerous;some athletes have suffered ________ after taking drugs like EPO.
A) nausea,vomiting,and dehydration
B) difficulty perspiring and subsequent heatstroke
C) decreased muscle mass
D) high blood pressure,caused by extra blood cells,and heart attack or blood vessel rupture

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Artificially increasing the quantity of red blood cells can cause high blood pressure, heart attack, and blood vessel rupture, as stated in the sentence. Option A, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration may occur due to other reasons as well. Option B, difficulty perspiring and subsequent heatstroke, is not directly related to red blood cell count. Option C, decreased muscle mass, is not a known side effect of red blood cell-boosting drugs like EPO.

In Addition to Ethical Consideration,artificially Increasing the Quantity of Red