The kidneys may only be the size of a fist, but the role they play in our bodies is a big one. Learn more about the functions of kidneys and kidney disease by visiting www.renalinfo.com/us.
Yes, kidneys can help make red blood cells! To learn more visit renalinfoDOTcom/us/how_kidneys_work_and_fail/kidney_functions/helping_make_red_blood_cells/index.html, or check out this brochure on Anemia and Chronic Kidney Disease from the National Kidney Foundation kidneyDOTorg/Atoz/pdf/anemia.pdf.
The kidneys do NOT make RBC's, however, they do produce a hormone called erythropoietin, or EPO, which stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells
You are correct. This is why we stated that kidneys can "help" make RBC's. Thanks for your input!
RenalInfo 1 year ago
Yes, kidneys can help make red blood cells! To learn more visit renalinfoDOTcom/us/how_kidneys_work_and_fail/kidney_functions/helping_make_red_blood_cells/index.html, or check out this brochure on Anemia and Chronic Kidney Disease from the National Kidney Foundation kidneyDOTorg/Atoz/pdf/anemia.pdf.
RenalInfo 2 years ago