Erythropoietin Is Produced by the Kidneys To

question 105

Multiple Choice

Erythropoietin is produced by the kidneys to:

• A)regulate red blood cell production by the bone marrow.
• B)regulate blood solute concentration.
• C)conserve or eliminate hydrogen and bicarbonate ions.
• D)regulate removal of metabolic wastes.

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