Erythropoietin Is a Hormone Produced by the Kidney

question 1

Multiple Choice

Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidney.What will a deficiency of erythropoietin in a patient in chronic renal failure result in?

• A) Diminished immunologic function with fewer white blood cells
• B) Elevated lipid levels in the bloodstream, contributing to accelerated atherosclerosis
• C) Anemia as a result of the diminished number of red blood cells being produced
• D) Hypertension as a result of the increased, concentrated blood volume

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