ANATOMY
CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR
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Question
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Low levels of oxygen in the blood stimulate the kidneys to release the hormone ____
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erythropoietin
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adrenalin
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insulin
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epinephrine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The kidneys and liver produce erythropoietin when oxygen levels in the cells are low. The hormone then stimulates the bone marrow, which, in turn, makes more red blood cells. It is normal for a small amount of erythropoietin to circulate in the blood, as this helps replenish the body’s natural blood stores.
Detailed explanation-2: -Normally, when specialized cells in your kidneys detect low blood oxygen levels, they increase the production of EPO. EPO then tells the spongy tissue inside your bones (bone marrow) to make more red blood cells.
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