BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS
BLOOD
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Question
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Which of the following is not a trigger to release EPO?
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Hypoxia due to decreased RBC’s
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Decreased oxygen availability
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Increased tissue demand for oxygen
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Not enough white blood cells
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The erythropoietin test measures the amount of a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO) in blood. The hormone tells stem cells in the bone marrow to make more red blood cells. EPO is made by cells in the kidney. These cells release more EPO when blood oxygen level is low.
Detailed explanation-2: -Low EPO levels cause your red blood cell count to drop and anemia to develop. Most people with kidney disease will develop anemia. Anemia can happen early in the course of kidney disease and grow worse as kidneys fail and can no longer make EPO. Anemia is especially common if you: Have diabetes.
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