Red blood cell production will increase when the kidneys:
A)secrete erythropoietin in response to low blood oxygen
B)secrete renin in response to high blood oxygen
C)secrete erythropoietin from the juxtaglomerular cells
D)secrete renin in response to low blood oxygen

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The kidneys secrete erythropoietin in response to low blood oxygen levels, which stimulates the bone marrow to increase the production of red blood cells. Renin secretion is not directly involved in red blood cell production.

Red Blood Cell Production Will Increase When the Kidneys