Anatomy and Physiology
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Author: SALADIN
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Chapter 18.2, Problem 8AYLO
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The life history of RBCs and the mechanism by which the body disposes of old RBCs.
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The body is endowed with mechanisms to detect changes in its internal environment, to antagonize the changes, and to ultimately maintain a fairly constant internal environment. These mechanisms together are termed homeostasis – the maintenance of a constant internal environment.
To maintain a constant RBC number in blood, the body uses a negative feedback mechanism involving detection of a fall in RBC numbers by the kidneys, which release erythropoietin (EPO) to increase RBC numbers.
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