13.45: Kidneys
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When the kidneys don’t get enough oxygen, they send out a signal in the form of the hormone erythropoietin, which stimulates the bone marrow to produce more oxygen-carrying red blood cells.
blood pressure
kidneys increase the pressure.
signals the body to retain sodium and water
maintaining the water level
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