Blood Feedback Loop

In order to maintain homeostasis, the body must maintain a consistent supply of oxygen. The hormone
erythropoietin, which is released from the kidneys will stimulate the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.
This has the effect of raising blood oxygen levels.

1. What activities might cause oxygen levels to drop? _______________________________________

2. Does this model represent positive or negative feedback? ________________________________
3. What would happen if the kidneys could not produce EPO? _______________________________
4. Explain how the body regulates the amount or red blood cells using terms from the diagram.
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5. What effect would injections of EPO have on a person? __________________________________

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