What is the result of stimulation of erythropoietin production in the kidney tissue?
A. Increased blood flow to the kidney
B. Inhibition of vitamin D and loss of bone density
C. Increased bone marrow production of red blood cells
D. Inhibition of the active transport of sodium, leading to hyponatremia
C
Erythropoietin is produced in the kidney and released in response to decreased oxygen tension in the renal blood supply. Erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell (RBC) production in the bone marrow.
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