Which of the following statements is not true about erythropoietin?
A. Erythropoietin, in general, should not be added to any other drug solution.
B. Erythropoietin production is impaired in patients with chronic renal failure.
C. Erythropoietin stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.
D. Erythropoietin is an enzyme produced in the liver that is necessary for carrying out the metabolic processes of the body's cells.
Answer: D
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