MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

BLOOD PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hormone that stimulates production of red blood cells.
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. Renal cortex peritubular cells produce most EPO in the human body. PO2 directly regulates EPO production.

Detailed explanation-2: -The renal glycoprotein hormone erythropoietin (Epo) is the key element in the feedback control of the production of red blood cells (RBC) in bone marrow. Excess of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) increases the RBC mass by increasing the synthesis of Epo.

Detailed explanation-3: -Peptide hormone erythropoietin secreted from the juxtaglomerular cells of kidney stimulates erythropoiesis.

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