Hormone that stimulates production of red blood cells made by kidneys

BLOOD PHYSIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	neutrophil
B	erythropoietin
C	erythrocytes
D	thrombin

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Erythropoietin (EPO) is a glycoprotein hormone, naturally produced by the peritubular cells of the kidney, that stimulates red blood cell production.

Detailed explanation-2: -Angiotensin II (Ang II) is thought to stimulate erythropoiesis by two means. First, Ang II increases Epo production.

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