Renal failure causes anemia because of
A)a lack of erythropoietin.
B)gross hematuria.
C)uremia-induced hemolysis.
D)uremia-induced hypokalemia.

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Renal failure can lead to anemia because the kidneys produce erythropoietin, a hormone essential for red blood cell production. In renal failure, the erythropoietin levels may decrease, leading to low red blood cell production and subsequently anemia.

Renal Failure Causes Anemia Because of