Which of the following mechanism explains development of anemia in Renal failure?
Correct answer: D. Failure of proper RBC synthesis, due to lack of chemical stimulation.
- A. Failure of bone marrow is accompanied with renal failure.
- B. Destruction of RBC results from accumulated urea in the blood.
- C. Chronicity of the disease is respobsible for anemia
- D. Failure of proper RBC synthesis, due to lack of chemical stimulation.
Explanation
Damaged kidneys produce less erythropoietin, the hormone that stimulates bone marrow to form red blood cells, so renal failure can cause anaemia. Students may choose b because urea accumulates in renal failure, but reduced erythropoietin stimulation is the main mechanism described here.
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