Anaemia types and causes · Physiology

Anaemia due to chronic kidney disease primarily results from decreased:

  1. Dietary iron absorption
  2. Serum vitamin B12 levels
  3. Erythropoietin production
  4. Red cell membrane lifespan
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Correct answer: Erythropoietin production

The kidneys produce erythropoietin. Reduced secretion leads to decreased red blood cell production.

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