Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119329398
Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Chapter 19, Problem 11CP
What is erythropoiesis? How does erythropoiesis affect hematocrit? What factors speed up and slow down erythropoiesis?
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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