Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780135755785
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk
Publisher: PEARSON+
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 33, Problem 12RQ
Summary Introduction

To describe:

The negative feedback system regulates the number of red blood cells.

Introduction:

Reduced oxygen level in the liver and kidneys releases erythropoietin and stimulates the production of red blood cells. Red blood cell production is regulated by negative feed mechanism, and within few days new red blood cells are produced and circulated in blood.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Biology How many grams of sucrose would you add to 100mL of water to make a 100 mL of 5% (w/v) sucrosesolution?
Which marker does this DNA  5ʹ AATTGGCAATTGGCAATTGGCAATTGGCAATTGGCAATTGGCAATTGGC 3ʹ show?
The Z value of LOD for two genes is 4, what  does it mean for linkage and inheritance?

Chapter 33 Solutions

Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)

Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E
Biology
ISBN:9781133893943
Author:ESTRIDGE
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
An Illustrated Guide To Vet Med Term
Biology
ISBN:9781305465763
Author:ROMICH
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Body Structures & Functions
Biology
ISBN:9781285695495
Author:Scott
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...
Nursing
ISBN:9781305964792
Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa
Publisher:Cengage Learning