Renal Failure Causes Anemia Because Of

Question

Renal failure causes anemia because of
A) a lack of erythropoietin.
B) gross hematuria.
C) uremia-induced hemolysis.
D) uremia-induced hypokalemia.

Accepted Answer

Renal failure impairs the production of erythropoietin, a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells. As a result, anemia can develop in patients with chronic kidney disease.