Erythropoietin Is a Hormone Produced by the Kidney

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