A 45 year old presents with hypertension, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, and anemia and is diagnosed with chronic renal failure.What is the cause of this patient's anemia?
A) Red blood cells being lost in the urine
B) Inadequate production of erythropoietin
C) Inadequate iron absorption in the gut
D) Red blood cells being injured as they pass through the glomerulus

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Chronic renal failure leads to decreased production of erythropoietin by the kidneys, which is necessary for red blood cell production, resulting in anemia.

A 45 Year Old Presents with Hypertension, Anorexia, Nausea and Vomiting