Which Condition Will Cause a Patient to Secrete Erythropoietin

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which condition will cause a patient to secrete erythropoietin?

• A) Low blood pressure
• B) Hypercarbia
• C) Inflammation
• D) Hypoxia

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