Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 6 - Assess - Page 130: 4

Answer

The kidneys release erythropoietin when there is a low oxygen capacity in the blood. Erythropoietin signals red bone marrow to produce more red blood cells, which carry oxygen.

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The kidneys release erythropoietin when there is a low oxygen capacity in the blood. Erythropoietin signals red bone marrow to produce more red blood cells, which carry oxygen.
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