-Based on information in the figure above, why do individuals with kidney disease sometimes become anemic?
A) The diseased kidneys destroy circulating red blood cells.
B) The diseased kidneys do not secrete adequate erythropoietin.
C) Excessive red blood cells are lost in the urine due to leaky filtration in the diseased kidneys.
D) Kidney disease spreads to the bones and interferes with red blood cell production.

Question

-Based on information in the figure above, why do individuals with kidney disease sometimes become anemic?
A) The diseased kidneys destroy circulating red blood cells. 
B) The diseased kidneys do not secrete adequate erythropoietin. 
C) Excessive red blood cells are lost in the urine due to leaky filtration in the diseased kidneys. 
D) Kidney disease spreads to the bones and interferes with red blood cell production.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Individuals with kidney disease often become anemic because the kidneys are responsible for producing erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production. Diseased kidneys may not produce enough erythropoietin, leading to anemia.

-Based on Information in the Figure Above, Why Do Individuals