A patient with chronic kidney disease develops anemia due to a lack of production of which hormone, resulting in decreased erythropoiesis?

A Erythropoietin ✓
B Thrombopoietin
C G-CSF
D GM-CSF

Explanation

Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates erythropoiesis, or the production of red blood cells. In patients with chronic kidney disease, the kidneys may not produce enough erythropoietin, leading to anemia.

Source

Kidney International
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high