Which condition will cause a patient to secrete erythropoietin?
a. Low blood pressure
b. Hypercarbia
c. Inflammation
d. Hypoxia
ANS: D
Hypoxia stimulates production of erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is not secreted in response to low blood pressure, hypercarbia, or inflammation.
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