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Howard is a 33-year-old long-distance runner. Recently, he attempted to donate blood, but was told he could not donate because his hematocrit was too low. What is one possible explanation for his condition?
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Howard is a 33-year-old long-distance runner. Recently, he attempted to donate blood, but was told he could not donate because his hematocrit was too low. What is one possible explanation for his condition?.

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the trauma of running causes lysis of red blood cells and increased blood losses in feces and urine

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