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P. 171 Exercise 11 Review Sheet Activity 1 #3
Describe how the kidneys respond to a chronic decrease in oxygen and what effect this has on hematocrit levels.

P. 173 exercise 11 Review Sheet Activity 3 #4
List the conditions in which hemoglobin levels would be expected to increase. Provide reasons for the change when possible.
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P. 171 Exercise 11 Review Sheet Activity 1 #3
Describe how the kidneys respond to a chronic decrease in oxygen and what effect this has on hematocrit levels.

The kidneys respond to a decrease in oxygen by releasing more EPO (erythropoietin) which stimulates the production of red blood cells.

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P. 173 exercise 11 Review Sheet Activity 3 #4
List the conditions in which hemoglobin levels would be expected to increase. Provide reasons for the change when possible.

Hemoglobin levels increase in patients with polycythemia, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and when living at high altitudes.
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