weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeow-
what is the homeostasis?
Normal blood oxygen levels
-
what is the stimulus?
list 3 causes
hypoxia from inadequate oxygen delivery
decreased RBC count
decreased amount of hemoglobin
decreased availability of oxygen
-
kidney and to a smaller extent the liver releases erythropoietin
-
erythropoietin stimulates red bone marrow
-
enhanced erythropoiesis increases reticulocyte count
-
o2 carry ability of blood rises
