Erythropoietin Is a Hormone Produced by the Kidney

question 31

Multiple Choice

Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidney.When the patient in chronic renal failure has a deficiency of erythropoietin,it will 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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