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

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

Explanation

Erythropoietin, produced primarily by the kidneys, is essential for stimulating erythropoiesis. In chronic kidney disease, the reduced production of erythropoietin leads to anemia.

Source

Clinical guidelines on anemia management in CKD
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high