Which factor directly stimulates the kidney to release EPO?

a. elevated carbon dioxide in the plasma
b. the hematocrit
c. reduced oxygen delivery to the kidney
d. both (a) and (c)
e. all of the above


C

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Fill in the blank with correct words.

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