Which of the following statements are true of the kidneys and erythropoietin (Select all that apply)?
A)A person with chronic kidney failure may have chronic anemia as well.
B)The stimulus for secretion of erythropoietin is hypoxia.
C)The target tissue of erythropoietin is the red bone marrow.
D)Erythropoietin simulates increased production of all of the kinds of blood cells.

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A) Chronic kidney failure can lead to a decrease in erythropoietin secretion, resulting in chronic anemia.
B) Erythropoietin production is stimulated by hypoxia, which triggers the release of the hormone from the kidneys.
C) Erythropoietin targets red bone marrow, where it stimulates the production of red blood cells. It does not affect other types of blood cells.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Kidneys