Chronic renal disease is a common cause of anemia. Which of the following is one of the possible causes of anemia in chronic renal disease?

a. Increased erythropoietin production
b. Increased erythrocyte survival
c. Blood loss
d. Iron production

Correct Answer: C

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A. Toxicity B. Threshold limit value (TLV) C. Long-term exposure limit (LTEL) D. Acute exposure limit (AEL)

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