The primary stimulus for the release of erythropoietin is

A) hypoxemia, low oxygen levels in the tissues, and low blood pressure.
B) hypoxemia and low oxygen levels in the tissues.
C) hypoxemia only.
D) low oxygen levels in the tissues only.
E) low blood pressure only.


B) hypoxemia and low oxygen levels in the tissues.

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