Lecture 7: Renal Regulation of K, Ca, Phosphate Flashcards by Riley Hrasky | Brainscape

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what is erythropoietin and its function

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a glycoprotein
produced by cells in the peritubular capillary bed
increased the # of erythropoietin sensitive stem cells in bone marrow that are converted to RBC precursors

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what stimulates the release of erythropoietin

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hypoxia

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what inhibits the release of erythropoietin

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normal O2 saturation

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