BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS
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neutrophil
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erythropoietin
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erythrocytes
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thrombin
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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: -Healthy kidneys produce a hormone called erythropoietin or EPO, which stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells needed to carry oxygen (O2) throughout the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.