An anemic person is likely to have higher than normal plasma levels of erythropoietin.

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Anemia is a condition where there is a decrease in the number of red blood cells in the body or a decrease in hemoglobin levels. This can lead to a decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Erythropoietin is a hormone that is produced by the kidneys and stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. In response to low oxygen levels in the tissues, erythropoietin production increases. Therefore, in an anemic person, there may be a compensatory increase in erythropoietin production, leading to higher than normal plasma levels of erythropoietin.

An Anemic Person Is Likely to Have Higher Than Normal