Erythropoietin is produced by the kidneys to:
A) regulate removal of metabolic wastes.
B) conserve or eliminate hydrogen and bicarbonate ions.
C) regulate red blood cell production by the bone marrow.
D) regulate blood solute concentration.

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Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells in response to low oxygen levels in the blood.

Erythropoietin Is Produced by the Kidneys To