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Incorrect: EPO acts on the bone marrow to stimulate red blood cell production, increasing the capacity of for oxygen carriage.
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d
Increasing iron absorption to allow for production of more red blood cells
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This is correct. EPO stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells, often as an adaptive response to hypoxia. Detection of low oxygen occurs at the bifurcation of the carotid arteries and renal cortex. EPO is produced in response to increase oxygen carrying capacity and correct the hypoxia.
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a
Stimulation of bone marrow to produce more red blood cells
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Incorrect: EPO acts on the bone marrow to stimulate red blood cell production, increasing the capacity of for oxygen carriage.
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b
Mediating gaseous exchange in the alveoli, increasing oxygen uptake
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Incorrect: EPO acts on the bone marrow to stimulate red blood cell production, increasing the capacity of for oxygen carriage.
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e
Stimulate conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin to aid clotting in response to injury
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Incorrect: EPO acts on the bone marrow to stimulate red blood cell production, increasing the capacity of for oxygen carriage.
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c
Enhancing circulatory competence by improving peripheral flow
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Renal erythropoietin secretion
Topic
193
Haematological Science
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Erythropoietin (EPO) is a renally secreted hormone.

Which of the following best describes the effect of EPO?
a