WHAT ARE THE CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF AN INCREASE IN RED BLOOD CELL COUNT? The body’s red blood cells form in the bone marrow and circulate in the blood. The main regulator of red blood cell production is the hormone erythropoietin. This hormone is produced by the kidneys and liver based on the amount of blood hypoxia. When… Continue reading What increases the number of red blood cells?
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Iron deficiency anemia; Symptoms, causes, diagnostic tests and treatment
Iron is a mineral that the body needs to grow and develop. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the number of red blood cells in the body decreases due to iron deficiency. The body uses iron to make important compounds such as hemoglobin and myoglobin. These two compounds are important proteins that bind to oxygen in the body. The body… Continue reading Iron deficiency anemia; Symptoms, causes, diagnostic tests and treatment