| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| STEPUPS | Rate increases, e.g. |
| INDICATOR | Unemployment rate, e.g. |
| PCT | Inc. tax rate, e.g. |
| vagotomies | A surgical operation in which one or more branches of the vagus nerve are cut, typically to reduce the rate of gastric secretion (e.g., in treating peptic ulcers) |
| catalysts | A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change |
| erythropoietin | A hormone secreted by the kidneys that increases the rate of production of red blood cells in response to falling levels of oxygen in the tissues |
