When the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is low,the kidneys release ______,which will cause an increase in red blood cell production.
A)erythropoietin
B)vitamin D
C)creatinine
D)renin

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When the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is low, the kidneys release erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. Vitamin D is not related to red blood cell production. Creatinine is a waste product that is filtered from the blood by the kidneys. Renin is an enzyme released by the kidneys that helps regulate blood pressure.

When the Oxygen-Carrying Capacity of the Blood Is Low,the Kidneys