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Which statement is NOT true (NOT applicable) of RBC formation?

Body Structures & Functions

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ISBN:9781285695495

Author:Scott

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Chapter12: Blood

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Which statement is NOT true (NOT applicable) of RBC formation?

Select one:

a. Red bone marrow is found in flat and irregular bones

b. The nutrients iron and protein are needed to become part of hemoglobin

c Instrinsic factor is produced by the liver to prevent digestion of vitamin B12

d) Erythropoietin increases the rate of RBC production in the red bone marrow

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