Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidney.What will a deficiency of erythropoietin in a patient in chronic renal failure 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
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